GEP0610 Innovative LeadershipBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0610 Innovative Leadership Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is organized as an intensive seminar. Student participation and idea generation is central to the success of the semester. By the end of this semester, I expect the students to be able to:
-Understand key theoretical concepts on decision theory and behavioral economics,
-Identify social and psychological factors that shape leadership, and
-Develop an understanding of social networks for leadership development.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Content

This course explores the interplay between social networks&leadership. This course begins with an exploration of the meaning of leadership& then examines the ways in which the social networksshape it. Particular attention is paid to the role that knowledge economy of the 21st century play in shaping new definitions of leadership.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introductions
2) Decision Theory Kahneman (Chapter 1-2)
3) Decision Theory Kahneman (Chapter 3-4)
4) Behavioral Economics Thaler&SunsteinChapter 1 and Chapter 2 Project Goal: Specify your leadership goal.
5) Behavioral Economics Thaler&SunsteinChapter 3 and Chapter 4 Step 1 Due.
6) Leadership Development Gladwell Chapter 1-2
7) Leadership Development Gladwell Chapter 3-4
8) Leadershıp Development Gladwell Chapter 5-6
9) Leadership Development Gladwell Chapter 7-9
10) Social Networks Gardner & Davis Chapters 1-2
11) Social Networks Gardner & Davis Chapters 3-4
12) Social Networks Gardner & Davis Chapter 5-6
13) Presentations 6 (10 min each) 10 min presentation
14) Presentations 6 (10 min each) 10 min presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Thinking Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman 2011-B00BR9XU96
Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness Thaler&Sunstein-2009-014311526X
Outliers: The Story of Success-Malcom Gladwell-2008-0141036257
The App Generation-Gardner & Davis 2013-0300196210
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 3