Communication and Contemporary Leadership

General

Prefix

CMST

Course Number

448

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Communication Studies

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Education for reflective leadership from the perspective of communication and rhetorical theory. Theoretical concepts of leadership and followership, skill development, research and critique.

Credits

Credit Hours

Min

Max

Repeatable

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Cultural Diversity

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe leadership in its broadest sense, learn multiple theoretical perspectives and understand the central role of language, rhetoric, and communication in leadership praxis.

Outcome

Understand followership as fundamental and inseparable to the leadership process.

Outcome

Deepen their insight on leadership as a humanely ethical process constituted by the relationships we experience day to day.

Outcome

Demonstrate competence in applying different leadership perspectives within multiple organizational situations.

Outcome

Utilize communicative techniques to enhance one's position as either a leader or follower.

Outcome

Learn and utilize research methodologies for studying leadership, and develop the ability to critique scholarly sources related to leader and followership.

Outcome

Demonstrate practical competence in leader and followership through research projects, service learning, presentations, etc.

Course Outline

Leadership and followership communication styles. 20% Traditional approaches to understanding leadership. 10% Transformational and charismatic leadership. 10% Power. 10% Leadership and teams. 10% Leadership and organizations. 10% Leadership and diversity. 10% Leadership in crisis. 3% Practical applications. 22%: Assessment and Self-reflections of Leadership Skills Assessment Self-reflections of Interpersonal Skills

Dependencies

Programs

CMST448 is a completion requirement for: