Communicating Cultures Through Challenges This week encourages students to explore how culture influences personal experiences, beliefs, and interactions with others. Through self-reflection, students examine the dynamic nature of cultural identity, the impact of cross-cultural experiences, hidden cultural norms, or childhood experiences that have shaped their values and perspectives. Deliverables
This week focuses on understanding cultural identity and how it shapes personal interactions, communication, and behavior. Students explore the many factors that contribute to cultural identity—such as ethnicity, nationality, religion, family background, and social roles—and reflect on how these influences affect their own perspectives and relationships with others. Deliverables
Eastern Ethics This week introduces students to four major Eastern ethical traditions and their approaches to morality, decision-making, and leadership. Students compare these ethical frameworks, evaluate the principles they find most meaningful, and reflect on how Eastern philosophies can influence ethical leadership and personal values. Deliverables
This week explores how virtues, character strengths, and personal values contribute to ethical leadership. Students learn about the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths framework, which identifies core virtues and strengths that influence leadership behavior. By completing the VIA Character Survey, students reflect on their own strengths and evaluate how these qualities support effective and…
Ancient & Indigenous Worldviews This week examines alternative approaches to leadership by comparing Indigenous leadership traditions with Western leadership models. Students explore how different cultures define leadership, organize communities, make decisions, and prioritize values. The objective is to recognize that leadership practices are shaped by cultural worldviews and to apply these concepts in analyzing a…
Codes & Cycles + Library Visit Answer the following questions in a short essay (at least 1 & 1/2 pages). Use the distinctions and your responses from class to write this paper. You may also want to refer to the Optional Reading “The Meaning of Life – intro” by Steve Pavlina to help you figure…
This week focuses on understanding different perspectives on leadership and encouraging students to reflect on their own leadership beliefs. Students evaluate several statements about the nature of leadership, considering topics such as whether leaders are born or developed, the importance of ethics, leadership without formal authority, and the relationship between personal identity and leadership. The…
During the first week, students are introduced to the course structure, expectations, and foundational leadership concepts. The instructor outlines how the class will operate, explains important definitions related to ethical and intercultural leadership, and clarifies where and when course readings will be available. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the course materials and understand…
Ethical and Intercultural Leadership is a course offered at University of Oklahoma that explores how effective leadership is grounded in ethics, personal values, and cultural awareness. Throughout the course, students examine various leadership philosophies, ethical frameworks, and cultural perspectives while reflecting on their own beliefs, identities, and leadership styles. The course emphasizes self-awareness, moral decision-making,…
