LEADERSHIP SKILLS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY220	LEADERSHIP SKILLS	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to; examine the strategic importance of leadership behaviour, analyze leadership behaviours within the framework of various theories and approaches and gain knowledge and skills about leadership.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; subjects as in the concept of leadership, differences of leadership and management, behavioural, situative and contemporary leadership theories, leadership and motivation, leadership and ethics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the concept of leadership.
Explain the concepts of manager and leader comparatively.
Relate between leadership styles and motivation.
Evaluate the characteristics approach, behavioural approach and situational approach in leadership comparatively.
Summarize historical development of theories of leadership.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Leadership Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Differences Between Leadership and Management, Characteristics of Effective Leadership	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Relationship Between Personality and Leadership	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Behavioural Leadership Approaches (Ohio State, Michigan, Blake ve Mouton’s Management Matrix)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Behavioural Leadership Approaches (Kurt Lewin, System 4 Approach, McGregor’s X-Y Theory)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Situative Leadership Approaches (Fiedler, Theory of Goal and Manner)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Situative Leadership Approaches (Vroom-Yetton, (Hersey-Blanchard)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Contemporary Leadership Approaches (Transitional Leadership, Transformational Leadership)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Contemporary Leadership Approaches (Charismatic Leadership, Cultural Leadership)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Contemporary Leadership Approaches (Transparent Leadership, Etic Leadership)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Contemporary Leadership Approaches (Self Leadership, Leader-Member Change)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Leadership and Motivation, Leadership and Etic	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Case Study on Leadership	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Case Study on Leadership	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Guney, S. (2015), Liderlik, 2nd Edition, Ankara: Nobel Publications
Cohen, W.A. (2010), Drucker ve Liderlik, Optimist Publications
Northouse, P.G. (2010). Leadership: Theory and Practice, 5th ed. SAGE Publications

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.					4
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.	0
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.						5
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.					4
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.			2
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.			2
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.	0
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.					4
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.		1
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.					4
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.		1
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.				3
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.	0
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	1	13
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	12	48
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	5	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	50	0	152