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AHM001: Studying Leadership Strategic Studies and International Relations

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AHM001: Studying Leadership Strategic Studies and International Relations

Module code: AHM001

Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School

Credits: 10

Level: 7

When you'll be taught: Full year

Module convenor: Dr Can Ererdi, email: c.ererdi@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list:

Last updated: 19 November 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE AHEP PROGRAMME.

This module is run jointly by LOB and SPPE .Ìý

The SPPEÌý module convenor is Dr Graham O'Dwyer (g.m.odwyer@reading.ac.uk)Ìý

The module introduces students to the core themes, theories, and study skills in the fields of Leadership, Strategic Studies, and International Relations. In doing so, itÌý equips students with the relevant skills required for engagement with subsequent academic modules. By examining theÌý Ìýdiverse range of perspectives, theories, and topics across the two research fields, itÌý serves to complement the learning experiences of the Commissioning Course at the start of Career Stage One. Therefore, the overriding rationale of the module is to ‘bridge’ learning undertaken on the Commissioning Course and to prepare students for subsequent academic modules.

The key objectives are:Ìý

Explain the rationale of the programme and its approach to learning within an on-line environment in regard to leadership in the military setting.

Outline the key requirements of a BAÌý programme for study skills, including understanding, academic reading, academic writing, and structuring academic work

Identify critical and analytical skills required for structured thought through engagement with a diverse and demanding range of literature and to demonstrate these skills in academic writing.

Reconstruct your understanding of the academic study of leadership and its practical application in a professional, military setting.

IntroduceÌý an overview of the major theories, concepts, and issues inÌý international relations.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate their ability:Ìý

1. Develop competence in study skills relevant to engaging with course materials and to undertaking assessments.

2. Judge the knowledge of the academic study of leadership at a master's level and understand its practical application in a military setting.

3. Evaluate theories and concepts of international relations relevant to understanding the UK’s place in the international system.Ìý

4. Demonstrate the ability to compare, contrast, and critique theoretical and empirical works in the fields of leadership and international relations.

Module content

The following content is indicative and may be subject to minor changes:ÌýÌý
Session 1 Introduction and Thinking Critically about Leadership and ManagementÌý
Session 2 Study ToolsÌý
Session 3 Leadership Action PlanÌý
Session 4 Reading with PurposeÌý
Session 5 Writing with Purpose
Session 6 Introduction to International RelationsÌý
Session 7 RealismÌý
Session 8 LiberalismÌý
Session 9 ConstructivismÌý
Session 10 Feminism

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Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The content is delivered on-line in a guided self-study format with directions to associated content, textbooks and journal articles. The module is structured around key readings and other sources, with a series of practical activities for each topic.

Study hours


ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Lectures 20
Seminars
Tutorials 10
Project Supervision
Demonstrations
Practical classes and workshops
Supervised time in studio / workshop
Scheduled revision sessions
Feedback meetings with staff
Fieldwork
External visits
Work-based learning


ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions
Feedback meetings with staff
Other
Other (details)


ÌýPlacement and study abroad ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Placement
Study abroad

Please note that the hours listed above are for guidance purposes only.

ÌýIndependent study hours ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Independent study hours 70

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Type of assessment Detail of assessment % contribution towards module mark Size of assessment Submission date Additional information
Written coursework assignment Written assignment 1 50 1500 words Leadership assignment
Written coursework assignment Written assignment 2 50 2500 words Strategic Studies assignment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

  • where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Ìý
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Reassessment

Type of reassessment Detail of reassessment % contribution towards module mark Size of reassessment Submission date Additional information
Written coursework assignment Written assignment 1 50 Leadership assignment Student only needs to resubmit the failed elements of the module.
Written coursework assignment Written assignment 2 50 Strategic Studies assignment Student only needs to resubmit the failed elements of the module.

Additional costs

Item Additional information Cost
Computers and devices with a particular specification
Printing and binding
Required textbooks
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear
Specialist equipment or materials
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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