Leadership in Action

1 Credit · Level: Undergraduate

The term “leadership” shows up everywhere these days, sometimes with reverence and sometimes with skepticism. What does it mean in your daily life? Is leadership something you “do,” something you “are,” a combination, or something else entirely? Leadership in Action, Leadership in Reflection is designed to introduce students to leadership theory and consider their role in practicing leadership on campus, in their academic discipline, and within a larger community. The course centers on leadership as a relational process, focused on the connection between introspection, self-exploration, and reflection, and considering the effects of identity on leadership practice. This course will entail reflection on the practice of leadership within the community at Georgetown, consideration of contemporary leadership issues, and critical lenses and strategies to challenge widely held ideas about leadership. This course is designed to engage students to be effective in working with individuals, groups and organizations in leading and managing change on campus and beyond.