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Course Name : Communication and Leadership

Course Code : SRS209

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YUSUF ZİYA HALEFOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about leadership training
Knows about learning and leadership
Knows about psychology of leadership
Is knowledgeable about women´s leadership
Is knowledgeable about innovation leadership
Knows about leadership and ethics
Knows about media and leadership
Learns the importance of leadership in creating a successful team

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to engage students in a discussion about the concept of leadership, understanding the concept of effective leadership and one´s potential in leadership and that leadership can be learned and replacing false paradigms of leadership with true leadership factors. The course also aims to guide students in questioning one´s capacity in leadership and getting to know the leaders around them.

Course Contents : Leadership Training course is maintained mainly through mutual interaction and consists of listening, understanding, asking and questioning phases. Written and visual presentations, and a variety of books on leadership are used. Current and historical case studies about good and bad leadership are discussed.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP: a. Not a course but a journey, b. Who is a leader? What is the main difference between a real leader and demagogue? c. Leadership and Learning; d. The dark side of leadership, e. Not management, leadership, f. Expressing Leadership g. Is there a formula for leadership? no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
2 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP. how does a leader benefit from the science of psychology, b. The role of ´´transformation´´ in leadership c. Internal and external dynamics of the ability to transformation. no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
3 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP d. Timing factor, e. Leadership in psychological warfare environment, no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
4 WOMEN´S LEADERSHIP a. Opportunities and obstacles for women´s leadership, b. Women´s teams where women are leaders, c. A new type of leadership which can be created by women´s different abilities and their peaceful characteristics. no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
5 INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP: a. The role of ´innovation´ in leadership, b. Leadership which develops emotional intelligence, c. First thing in the morning, last thing at night. no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
6 INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP d. How to develop empathy: Empathy for self and others, e. To trust, be trusted no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
7 LEADERSHIP BRAND: a. Is leadership genetic? b. Can leadership be learned? c. What is top-down and bottom-up leadership? d."vision" and "charisma´´ in leadership. e.The constructive role of "family", the humanity´s oldest and most influential institution; the superiority of the understanding of ´´family" in leadership no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
8 Midterm Exam no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
9 LEADERSHIP BRAND, the role of leadership qualities for a good career. What is the relationship and conflict between the position and the leader? To turn leadership into a brand, c. Leadership brand and your personal brand; d. In-class case study, "One day, if I become a leader ..." no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
10 LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS Integrity leadership role. Thoughts on leadership and compassion. Professional ethics, social ethics, social and what is it? no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
11 LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS The role of integrity in leadership . Thoughts on leadership and compassion. What are professional, social and societal ethics? no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
12 MEDIA AND LEADERSHIP d. In-class case study "Is it possible to be a leader despite the media or does media help leaders? no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
13 MEDIA AND LEADERSHIP d. In-class case study "Is it possible to be a leader despite the media or does media help leaders? no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
14 POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP: a. What are politics, b. How does a leader keep track of global and national policies c.Political leadership in the world and in our country. no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
15 THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN CREATING A SUCCESSFUL TEAM no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication
16/17 Final Exam no Oral presentation, current and historical case studies, questions and answers, mutually interactive communication


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hilarie Owen Vicky Hodgson Nigel Gazzard (2007). Liderlik Elkitabı. Optimist. ISBN 9789756225967
 Dave Ulrich Norm Smallwood (2009). Liderlik Markası. Türkiye İş Bankası. ISBN 9789944885409
 John Adair (2008). Yenilikçi Liderlik. Babıali Kültür Yayıncılığı. ISBN978994411844
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 25
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 4
2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 5
3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 5
4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 5
5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 0
6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 5
7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 0
8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 0
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 5
10 Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems 0
11 Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic 0
12 Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility 5
13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 5
14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 5
15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 5
16 Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques 0
17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 5
18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 0
19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 0
20 Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 6 4 24
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 4 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 78
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12
ECTS Credit: 3