SOC 302 Sociology of Leadership: Organizational Life in Washington DC
Using sociological perspectives, this course will help students experience leadership and organizational life in Washington, D.C. The class will meet once a week. Class activities will take place primarily in the form of field visits to Washington DC, coupled with reading assignments and writing reflections. Through dialogue with leaders from all sectors, such as government agencies, academic, business, or non-profit organizations, students will explore topics such as leadership and race, leadership and gender, leadership and innovation, leadership and charisma, leadership and institutional changes, and leadership under globalization. Students will gain valuable insights on leadership across institutional sectors through a fun Washington experience