The Art of Being a Leader Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: The Art of Being a Leader
Module code: TBL
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to familiarise the student with the laws of effective leadership, also in a culturally diverse environment. The student will acquire skills related to creating an organizational culture, motivation techniques, leveraging co-worker commitment factors. In addition, you will understand the importance of delegation and feedback, change and conflict management.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the importance of leadership ethics, is aware of the difference between management and leadership. [TBL_K_1]
 MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K07 [4/5]
He/she is aware of the importance of the delegation process, feedback, and organisational mentoring. [TBL_K_2]
 MS_1_K03 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [3/5]
Is able to build a relationship-based team and create an organisational culture, able to manage change and conflict. [TBL_U_1]
 MS_1_U04 [3/5]
Is able to negotiate and utilise factors of engagement with colleagues and use techniques to support and orient colleagues. [TBL_U_2]
 MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [3/5]
Has the linguistic competence to carry out leadership tasks in theory and practice in a foreign language. [TBL_U_3]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Knows the characteristics and competences of a good leader and the laws of effective leadership, has knowledge of theories and processes of motivating people. [TBL_W_1]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5] MS_1_W12 [3/5] MS_1_W13 [4/5]
Knows the principles of working in a culturally diverse environment. [TBL_W_2]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5] MS_1_W13 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [TBL_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 TBL_K_1 TBL_K_2 TBL_U_1 TBL_U_2 TBL_U_3 TBL_W_1 TBL_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [TBL_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 45 Credit [TBL_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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