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SOC2004 Community Leadership

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Humanities & Communication
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Overview

In a world of rapid change, the erosion of the public鈥檚 trust in authority can create division, making skilled leadership more necessary than ever. The rise of local and global movements struggling for equality have contributed to shifts in this dynamic. Over the past two decades, previously marginalised people have risen to prominence in politics, local and global activism, business and science. Examples abound of very successful leaders from a range of marginalized groups and communities whose knowledge has contributed to activism, and to create impacts on people鈥檚 struggles for social justice. This course is designed to help you develop skills in mediation and conflict resolution through positive leadership in community contexts.

This course introduces students to the idea of leadership in diverse communities through examining case studies and analysing a set of concepts and theories of leadership. Students will explore the notion of leadership across a spectrum and through case studies of prominent leaders, develop negotiation skills in various contexts including the interactions, relationships and disputes of individuals, government institutions and private corporations.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate and communicate knowledge of histories and theories of community leadership;
  2. analyse different types of community leadership and negotiation practices;
  3. explore the dynamics of leadership and the growing participation of marginalised people in leading positions;
  4. identify leadership skills in communities and examine these in diverse contexts and circumstances;
  5. apply knowledge and skills demonstrating critical thinking, adaptability and responsibility as a leader.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Historical and theoretical perspectives of community and leadership 20.00
2. Community and leadership processes 20.00
3. Community and leadership: marginalisation and negotiation 20.00
4. Case studies 20.00
5. Community and leadership in everyday life 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Gillard, Julia and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 2020, Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons, Vintage Books, Australia.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 30 1,2,4,5
Assignments Written Essay No 30 2,3,4,6
Assignments Written Report No 40 2,3,4,5
Date printed 9 February 2024