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| 2024-2025 | IDIS 440 | Perspectives within the Global Sport CommunityThis course explores the nature and scope of worldview perspectives by means of an interdisciplinary study trip. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary sport and international issues such as elite training, sportsmanship, drugs and sport, coaching, etc. The course seeks to establish some of the historical, religious, philosophical, and art ties between the relative culture and sports and to relate these values and practices to our Western culture. By exposing students to theory and practical experience related to major global sporting events, the course attempts to assist students to understand the importance of thinking about an issue from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrating knowledge into a comprehensive world view. Course Credits: 3
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400
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| 2025-2026 | IDIS 440 | Perspectives within the Global Sport CommunityThis course explores the nature and scope of worldview perspectives by means of an interdisciplinary study trip. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary sport and international issues such as elite training, sportsmanship, drugs and sport, coaching, etc. The course seeks to establish some of the historical, religious, philosophical, and art ties between the relative culture and sports and to relate these values and practices to our Western culture. By exposing students to theory and practical experience related to major global sporting events, the course attempts to assist students to understand the importance of thinking about an issue from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrating knowledge into a comprehensive world view. Course Credits: 3
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400
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| 2025-2026 | IDIS 450 | Transformational Development & LeadershipThe course provides opportunity for the articulation of transformational leadership (both cultural and personal). Students become wise to effective leadership communication as they examine worldview, history, and economic challenges in various global regions. This course explores underlying cultural and faith-based worldviews by means of an interdisciplinary travel study. Specifically, the course explores social and humanitarian responses to critical social issues. Through readings, lectures (including field practitioners and experts), and field experiences, students are exposed to the complex nature of human problems and societal responses. Students seek to understand critical social issues in light of cultural, environmental, economic, political, and historical frameworks. Of particular interest is the manner in which religious world view shapes one's response to the disadvantaged, and how the transformational model informs leadership behaviour and the development process. Course Credits: 3
NB: This course functions as an alternative to IDIS 400.
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| 2024-2025 | IDIS 450 | Transformational Development and LeadershipThe course provides opportunity for the articulation of transformational leadership (both cultural and personal). Students become wise to effective leadership communication as they examine worldview, history, and economic challenges in various global regions. This course explores underlying cultural and faithbased worldviews by means of an interdisciplinary travel study. Specifically, the course explores social and humanitarian responses to critical social issues. Through readings, lectures (including field practitioners and experts), and field experiences, students are exposed to the complex nature of human problems and societal responses. Students seek to understand critical social issues in light of cultural, environmental, economic, political, and historical frameworks. Of particular interest is the manner in which religious world view shapes one's response to the disadvantaged, and how the transformational model informs leadership behaviour and the development process. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing (minimum of 70 sem. hrs.) and instructor's consent.
NB: This course functions as an alternative to IDIS 400.
Cross-listed: MCOM 491 |
| 2025-2026 | IDIS 493 | Law, Public Policy & Cultural ChangeThis course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada’s capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | IDIS 493 | Law, Public Policy, and Cultural ChangeThis course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada’s capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: POLS 493 |
| 2025-2026 | IDIS 495 | Critical Issues in Education & CultureA consideration and analysis of selected critical concerns in education that link and interact with broad issues in culture and society. The course emphasizes how worldview thinking across various disciplines affects societal approaches to questions such as religion and ethics in the schools, the influence of technology and media on education, and plurality and choice in schooling. Course Credits: 3
NB: Approved alternative to IDIS 400; required for all education students.
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| 2024-2025 | IDIS 495 | Critical Issues in Education and CultureA consideration and analysis of selected critical concerns in education that link and interact with broad issues in culture and society. The course emphasizes how worldview thinking across various disciplines affects societal approaches to questions such as religion and ethics in the schools, the influence of technology and media on education, and plurality and choice in schooling. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 203; fourth year standing; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. (3-0; 0-0)
NB: Approved alternative to IDIS 400; required for all education students.
Cross-listed: EDUC 495 |
| 2024-2025 | JAPA 101 | Introduction to JapaneseAn introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard. Course Credits: 3
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 101 | Introduction to JapaneseAn introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard. Course Credits: 3
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
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| 2024-2025 | JAPA 102 | Introduction to JapaneseAn introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 101
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 102 | Introduction to JapaneseAn introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard. Course Credits: 3
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
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| 2024-2025 | JAPA 201 | Intermediate JapaneseIn this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 102 or instructor's permission.
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 201 | Intermediate JapaneseIn this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included. Course Credits: 3
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2024-2025 | JAPA 202 | Intermediate Japanese IIIn this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 201
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 202 | Intermediate Japanese IIIn this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included. Course Credits: 3
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2024-2025 | JAPA 301 | Intermediate Japanese IIIin this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 202
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 301 | Intermediate Japanese IIIin this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included. Course Credits: 3
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2024-2025 | JAPA 302 | Intermediate Japanese IVIn this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 301
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 302 | Intermediate Japanese IVIn this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included. Course Credits: 3
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
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| 2025-2026 | JAPA 399 | Japanese Religion & SpiritualityInvestigates the complex and fascinating world of Japanese religions through experiential cultural and historical inquiry. Students are encouraged to analyze and reflect on the development of Japanese religious traditions up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, investigating the formation of a typically Japanese belief system which is based on Shinto Buddhism, and evaluating the development of doctrines and practices which have been most influential in Japanese history, including the relations between religious institutions and centres of political power, particularly during the Second World War. Course Credits: 3
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| JAPA 399 | Japanese Religion and SpiritualityInvestigates the complex and fascinating world of Japanese religions through experiential cultural and historical inquiry. Students are encouraged to analyze and reflect on the development of Japanese religious traditions up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, investigating the formation of a typically Japanese belief system which is based on Shinto Buddhism, and evaluating the development of doctrines and practices which have been most influential in Japanese history, including the relations between religious institutions and centres of political power, particularly during the Second World War. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
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| 2024-2025 | JAPA 399 | Japanese Religion and SpiritualityInvestigates the complex and fascinating world of Japanese religions through experiential cultural and historical inquiry. Students are encouraged to analyze and reflect on the development of Japanese religious traditions up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, investigating the formation of a typically Japanese belief system which is based on Shinto Buddhism, and evaluating the development of doctrines and practices which have been most influential in Japanese history, including the relations between religious institutions and centres of political power, particularly during the Second World War. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LATN 211 | Latin IAn introduction to the Latin language. As Latin is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church, students will learn the religious, philosophical, and theological influences of Latin through texts, prayers, and hymns. Students will also acquire an understanding of the mechanics of Latin, learning Latin phonetics, morphology, and syntax. Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2025-2026 | LATN 211 | Latin IAn introduction to the Latin language. As Latin is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church, students will learn the religious, philosophical, and theological influences of Latin through texts, prayers, and hymns. Students will also acquire an understanding of the mechanics of Latin, learning Latin phonetics, morphology, and syntax. Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2024-2025 | LATN 212 | Medieval Ecclesiastical LatinAn introduction to Latin grammar and the basic vocabulary of medieval ecclesiastical Latin. The one-or two-semester program of study is designed to prepare the student for independent reading in Jerome's Latin Vulgate, the Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas, and other medieval texts of moderate difficulty. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None, but completion of 211 normally required. (3-0; 3-0)
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2025-2026 | LATN 212 | Medieval Ecclesiastical LatinAn introduction to Latin grammar and the basic vocabulary of medieval ecclesiastical Latin. The one-or two-semester program of study is designed to prepare the student for independent reading in Jerome's Latin Vulgate, the Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas, and other medieval texts of moderate difficulty. Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2024-2025 | LATN 311 | Advanced Readings in LatinThis course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 211 and 212
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2025-2026 | LATN 311 | Advanced Readings in LatinThis course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice. Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2024-2025 | LATN 312 | Advanced Readings in LatinThis course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 311
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2025-2026 | LATN 312 | Advanced Readings in LatinThis course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice. Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 101 | Learning with TechnologyIntroduces theories and competencies related to learning and thriving in a digital world. Explores how learners are situated in 'the digital' throughout their lives and how they can use digital technologies to enhance and enrich their experience of learning, working, and playing. Learners will begin to build a curated digital footprint, initiate and develop personal and professional learning networks; develop competencies to allow them to evaluate and choose digital platforms and tools that are safe and ethical; and explore how to use digital technologies to discover, curate, connect, and share knowledge with their communities. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 110 | Christian Leadership FoundationsAn introduction to historical, biblical and contemporary concepts and practices of leadership, and how they are understood and applied within Christian organizations. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 110 | Christian Leadership FoundationsAn introduction to historical, biblical and contemporary concepts and practices of leadership, and how they are understood and applied within Christian organizations. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 205 | Leading Spiritual GrowthAn exploration of major historical movements of Christian spirituality, the different ways people relate to God, and the leadership principles and practices of encouraging people to grow in spiritual maturity. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 205 | Leading Spiritual GrowthAn exploration of major historical movements of Christian spirituality, the different ways people relate to God, and the leadership principles and practices of encouraging people to grow in spiritual maturity. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 210 | Growing Healthy OrganizationsAn exploration of the developmental aspects of leading organizational growth, including theories of organization and change, principles of governance, and approaches to organizing work. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 210 | Growing Healthy OrganizationsAn exploration of the developmental aspects of leading organizational growth, including theories of organization and change, principles of governance, and approaches to organizing work. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 220 | Leading with NumbersStudents develop confidence in using quantitative inquiry within organizational leadership contexts to understand how and when numbers are used to support positions people make. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 220 | Leading with NumbersStudents develop confidence in using quantitative inquiry within organizational leadership contexts to understand how and when numbers are used to support positions people make. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 230 | Leading Teams & GroupsA practical study of how leaders guide, influence, and respond to group dynamics and the best practices utilized in leading and developing teams and groups in organizations. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 230 | Leading Teams and GroupsA practical study of how leaders guide, influence, and respond to group dynamics and the best practices utilized in leading and developing teams and groups in organizations. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 255 | Leading & CoachingAn exploration of whole person development in the practice of coaching and mentoring individuals toward self-understanding, strong character, high performance, and well-being within organizational contexts. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 255 | Leading and CoachingAn exploration of whole person development in the practice of coaching and mentoring individuals toward self-understanding, strong character, high performance, and well-being within organizational contexts. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 300 | Leadership as ServiceThis course is designed for students who wish to advance their understanding of leadership and enhance their personal leadership skills, attitudes, and behaviours in keeping with the mission of TWU. It introduces students to the literature of leadership, helps them design tools for assessing their own leadership abilities, and enables them to develop a Christian servant leadership model within the context of a Christian worldview. Team building and self-assessment exercises, leadership presentations, case studies, and field research are included. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second year standing or above.
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 300 | Leadership as ServiceThis course is designed for students who wish to advance their understanding of leadership and enhance their personal leadership skills, attitudes, and behaviours in keeping with the mission of TWU. It introduces students to the literature of leadership, helps them design tools for assessing their own leadership abilities, and enables them to develop a Christian servant leadership model within the context of a Christian worldview. Team building and self-assessment exercises, leadership presentations, case studies, and field research are included. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 301 | Lifelong Learning Strategies in LeadershipAn introduction to learning in the contexts of academic studies and personal growth for a lifetime of success as a leadership student and practicing leader. Emphasis is given to exploring three themes: (a) understanding the self as leader, (b) understanding the role of learning in leading, and (c) understanding leadership studies. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 301 | Lifelong Learning Strategies in LeadershipAn introduction to learning in the contexts of academic studies and personal growth for a lifetime of success as a leadership student and practicing leader. Emphasis is given to exploring three themes: (a) understanding the self as leader, (b) understanding the role of learning in leading, and (c) understanding leadership studies. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | LDRS 302 | Historical Concepts & Theories in LeadershipAn exploration of what leaders can learn from the past to understand contemporary leadership and to imagine future ways of leading. Students are provided with the opportunity to use the historical method, including primary sources, to understand past leaders and leadership thought. Emphasis is given to the social circumstances and philosophical ideas that led to the Classical and Scientific Management theories, and subsequent leadership theories emerging through to the 1980s. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | LDRS 302 | Historical Concepts and Theories in LeadershipAn exploration of what leaders can learn from the past to understand contemporary leadership and to imagine future ways of leading. Students are provided with the opportunity to use the historical method, including primary sources, to understand past leaders and leadership thought. Emphasis is given to the social circumstances and philosophical ideas that led to the Classical and Scientific Management theories, and subsequent leadership theories emerging through to the 1980s. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third year standing or permission of instructor.
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