Summer Online

Women and Leadership: Roles and Responsibilities


T3 472C--Four Quarter Hours

Dr. Shirley Slater
Grover Center
Ohio University--Athens Campus
slaters@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available in the purchased course packet.

Course
Description

Analysis of women in leadership roles in relation to historical, sociological, psychological, and economic perspectives. Strategies for developing leadership skills integrated throughout the course.

Prerequisites

Senior standing and PSY 101 or SOC 101.


Methods of Course Instruction

Communication and submission of assignments by email.  Blackboard is used in this class.

Course Objectives

Students in the course will:

  • Examine the role of analysis and synthesis in relation to the course content.

  • Locate and evaluate resources related to women and leadership.

  • Analyze the impact of selected historical, sociological, psychological, political, economic, and ethical issues on women who seek or occupy leadership positions.

  • Examine masculine and feminine stereotypes related to leadership ability, style, role, and responsibilities.

  • Analyze leadership roles and responsibilities using the literature from a variety of disciplines.

  • Gather and analyze information related to the roles and responsibilities of women in leadership positions.

  • Evaluate self in relation to past and present experiences, career goals, and leadership skills.

  • Demonstrate leadership skills throughout the online course by finding resources, contacting and working with other students in the class, and by taking the initiative to complete the assignments.

  • Share ideas, knowledge, experiences, and expertise with others in class.

General Course Requirements

One page paper on synthesis 

05 points

Leadership autobiography

10 points

Three reading reports

20 points each

Time and event line

20 points

List of women leaders

15 points

Midterm assessment 

15 points

Class participation

10 points

Interview paper

30 points

Ethics reaction paper

10 points

Final synthesis paper

20 points

Final assessment

05 points

Total points

200 points

Materials

Required

No text book. The syllabus and other course materials are on Blackboard.

Exams
Requirements

One assessment

How are exams to be taken: using packet and notes

Dates of Exams
Final paper takes the place of final exam

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