Leadership

Course Code:

DENT 401

Course Type:

Elective

P:

1

Lab:

0

Credits:

1

ECTS:

2

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

Aim of the course is to enhance leadership skills by understanding basic theories of psychology, patterns of behavior and communication skills. In the light of the principles of the course students will create their own lives and learn to handle and manage others at work.

Course Content:

Leadership course will analyze interpersonal relations and management styles by investigating human behaviors, thoughts and emotions.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Games

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Describes the concepts of psychological needs, expectations and social perception.	1	1,2,3,4	A,C
2) Helps students to understand themselves	2	1,2,3,4	A,C
3) Explains the basic psychological principles	2	1,2,3,4	A,C
4) Explains management styles and motivation	3	1,2,3,4	A,C
5) Describes theories of learning and their impacts	11	1,2,3,4	A,C
6) Gives information on the methods of communication.	11	1,2,3,4	A,C
7) Provides basic information on patient behavior.	11	1,2,3,4	A,C
8) Gives information about the target audience and groups.	11	1,2,3,4	A,C
9) Gives basic principles of behavioral management at work	4	1,2,3,4	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Leadership	Recommended resources
2	Historical Development of Psychology	Recommended resources
3	Obligations and Responsibilities	Recommended resources
4	Social Perception and Perceptual Selection	Recommended resources
5	Factors Affecting Perception, First Imperession	Recommended resources
6	Socialization Process and Theories of Learning	Recommended resources
7	Attribution and Control Theory	Recommended resources
8	Midterm	Recommended resources
9	Attitudes	Recommended resources
10	Attitude Change, Cognitive Dissonance and Psychological Reactance	Recommended resources
11	Theories of Persuasion	Recommended resources
12	Management Styles in Leadership	Recommended resources
13	Leadership in Group Management	Recommended resources

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additional Resources	Hand-outs

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Hand-outs
Assignments	Practical work
Exams	1 theoretical and 1 final exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Homework	1	35
Final	1	50
Assignment		15
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	adopting a lifelong learning concept, making necessary planning and practice for continuous professional development			X
2	Maintenance of an effective communication with the dental staff and patients.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	14	1	14
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	1	14
Homework
Final examination			28
Total Work Load			28
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			1.1
ECTS Credit of the Course			1

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