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Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Newton Email: enewton@langara.bc.ca Office: B252h Office
Hours: These will be announced in class. I’m also happy to arrange to meet with you at
other times. Email is always the quickest way to reach me. Please feel free to e-mail me to
set up an appointment.
Course Overview
What makes a great leader? This question has been of central interest to social
psychologists and has inspired much psychological research.
Grounded in this research, Psych 3210 will also have a strong applied emphasis,
encouraging students to explore fundamental issues of leadership through mini-cases,
discussion, readings, self-reflection and group exercises. Students will learn how to
assess leadership situations and how best to hone and apply their own leadership skills.
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Major Takeaways
By the end of the course, you should be able to..
1. Identify diverse leadership situations and analyze leadership contexts
2. Apply relevant theories and research findings to novel leadership scenarios
3. Assess the psychological roots of core leadership styles, challenges and
barriers
4. Recognize and evaluate cross-cultural differences in leadership
5. Gain exposure to a variety of leadership roles and develop a leadership profile
6. Synthesize knowledge of the psychology of leadership in a meaningful consideration
of personal future leadership goals, both within and outside of a career context.
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Course Materials
Course Readings will be uploaded to the site. You are to read these prior to the
relevant class.
Class slides will be posted on Blackboard after the relevant class. These are designed
primarily for class, but can also help you in your studying. It is recommended that you also
take some of your own notes to fully capture all that we cover.
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Performance Evaluation
Student Evaluation will be based on:
1. Midterm 1 –
15%
2. Midterm 2 – 15%
3. Participation & In-Class Activities: 20%
4. Leader Lab : 15%
5. Leadership File & Other Assignments: 15%
6. 1 Final Exam: 20%
• All midterms are to be completed as scheduled. In case of extreme emergency, please
contact the Instructor before you are due to write the test. Make-up tests will require
both written confirmation of the Emergency – such as a Medical note
– and permission of the Instructor.
• Final Exam scheduling is done through the Registrar during the Exam period.
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Participation
A dynamic, actively participating class will learn far more. We will look forward to your
initiative, your relevant examples and thoughtful analysis.
The goal is to be well prepared prior to class & constructive and concise in your in-class
participation.
Regular Attendance is imperative for this class. Each day, we will be involved in graded
activities that complete in class or relate to your assignments.
Please inform the Instructor prior to class if you are ill and unable to attend. Please
come and see me when you return to class after any illness.
The Psychology Lab
The Psychology Lab is an excellent, unique resource that Langara offers Psychology
students. Here, you will find resources to supplement your learning and to support you
in your assignments. Please see the Lab Handout for more details.
The Langara Academic Code of Conduct
In this class, as all, you are expected to follow the academic rules of conduct. Please
consult the on-line calendar for details.
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Preliminary Class Schedule
• All Readings should be done prior to the relevant class
CLASS
REA DING & ASSIGNMEN TS
POSTED ONLINE. REVIEW PRIOR TO
EACH CLASS
Class 1
Class 2
• Leader Board Photos Due • Preliminary
Class 3
• Your Short Bio Due September 20
Class 4
• Leader Task #1 In Class
Class 5
• Leader Lab Summary Due September
Leader Lab Idea Due September 15th
27th
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
• Leader Task #2 in Class
Class 9 Midterm 1
October 13
REA DING & ASSIGNMEN TS
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CLASS
REA DING & ASSIGNMEN TS
POSTED ONLINE. REVIEW PRIOR TO
EACH CLASS
Class 1
Class 2
• Leader Board Photos Due • Preliminary
Class 3
• Your Short Bio Due September 20
Class 4
• Leader Task #1 In Class
Class 5
• Leader Lab Summary Due September
Leader Lab Idea Due September 15th
27th
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
• Leader Task #2 in Class
Class 9 Midterm 1
October 13
REA DING & ASSIGNMEN TS
CLASS
POSTED ONLINE. REVIEW PRIOR TO
EACH CLASS
Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
In-Class Negotiation
Class 13
In-Class Negotiation
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Grading System
CLASS
REA DING & ASSIGNMEN TS
POSTED ONLINE. REVIEW PRIOR TO
EACH CLASS
Class 1
Class 2
• Leader Board Photos Due • Preliminary
Leader Lab Idea Due September 15th
Class 3
• Your Short Bio Due September 20
Class 4
• Leader Task #1 In Class
Class 5
• Leader Lab Summary Due September
27th
Class 6
Class 7
Langara College Note:
All final grades in this course are subject to the approval of the Psychology Department
Chairperson, the Social Sciences Division Chairperson, and the Social Sciences
Dean of Instruction. Therefore, this letter grade table is only intended as a rough
guideline and doesn’t guarantee that a given percentage will result in the letter grade
indicated.
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Your Short Bio
To accelerate my getting to know you and to tailor class examples, you need to please
provide a brief one-page bio by Class 3. This should include:
1.
Name
2. E-mail address
3. ** A Photo of you
4. Your college/secondary education goals
5. Things you like to do for fun
About
Elizabeth Newton is a Social & Business Psychologist who graduated with her Ph.D.
from Stanford University. A native of Vancouver, she has consulted for years with
companies across Canada and the U.S. She teaches Psychology @ Langara College
and MBA and Executive courses at the Sauder School of Business @ UBC.
Dr. Newton’s focus is on Social Psychology, Leadership Strategy & Development.
She is a writer whose columns have been featured in magazines and papers such as the
Globe & Mail, the Vancouver Sun and the Montreal Gazette .
Elizabeth is actively involved in the Arts. She earned her A.R.C.T. in Piano
Performance and is particularly dedicated to her ongoing volunteer work as Chair
of the Advisory Committee for the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach Program –
an Arts Umbrella Project.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and
Labradoodle, music, travel, reading/surfing & exercising.