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POLS 5230 - Political Leadership

Examines the role of leadership in democratic society, which an emphasis on the relationship between leaders and their constituencies, as well as the consequences of leadership decisions.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Consider the moral dimensions of public decision-making.
  • Contemplate the possibility of unintended consequences that may arise from leadership decisions.
  • Discuss the relationship between courage and compromise in thoughtful leadership.
  • Reflect on the role of followers in determining the sort of leadership that will (or will not) work in a given society.


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