University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue and Thu

This module brings ancient texts about leadership and representative examples of ancient practice(s) of leadership into dialogue with modern leadership theory and contemporary leadership practice. Pairing a wide variety of ancient and modern texts, the course explores similarities and differences between ancient and modern approaches to leadership. It offers a historical-analytical perspective on leadership as a cultural practice that varies across different social, cultural and political circumstances. Furthermore, we will discuss how and to what extent modern concepts and approaches can fruitfully inform our reading of the ancient material. Adopting a deliberately broad, diachronic approach, the module aims not only to provide a thorough understanding of key moments of the development of practices and ideas of leadership in Graeco-Roman antiquity but also to enable a historically grounded understanding of leadership theory and practice in the modern world.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr N Wiater
Module teaching staff: Dr N Wiater, Dr J Hesk
Module coordinator email nw23@st-andrews.ac.uk