TU-E3010 - Leading as Practice D, Lecture, 14.1.2025-25.3.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course a student will be able to 1) explain a concept of paradigm and different constructivist views on social reality, and contemporary concepts of leadership, 2) recognize contextual and relational nature of human agency, 3) practice dialogic and constructive communication in various social settings (pair, small group, large group), 4) review critically leadership related social concepts, rhetoric, and practices, 5) reflect critically on his/her personal experiences, relational practices, meaning making, and thinking on leadership, and 6) understand how leadership related skills and practices can be learned and developed both individually and collectively

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.01.2025 - 25.03.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Ylitalo

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course familiarizes the students with constructive and relational leadership theories and frameworks. Different approaches to leadership are critically examined by the students both separately through their own thinking and collectively in group discussions. These frameworks and their different aspects are utilized in analyzing and interpreting personal leadership experiences, and generic leadership related phenomena and practices. The course emphasizes the student's personal development through relational discourse, appreciative argumentation, and reflection. Towards the end of the course the students are expected to have constructed a personalized view on leadership and elaborated a preliminary plan of their personal development as a leader.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture attendance, individual assignments and essays, group assignment. Lecture absence cannot be compensated.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, workshops and exercises; preparatory readings, personal essays, group assignment.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Appropriate scientific articles, other relevant texts or videos

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
    2025-2026 Spring III - IV

    Registration:

    The number of participants will be limited. Students are given priority as follows 1) students of the Master s Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management 2) students of the Master s Programme in Information Networks, 3) International Design Business Management (SCI) students, 4) students minoring in Leadership and Change Management. Bachelor student can be admitted only if space remains. 

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