Students will examine basic leadership theory through the use of research, collaborative interaction, discussion, and simulations. Areas of concentration include the identification of personal leadership beliefs and leadership styles, conflict management, creativity, goal setting, time management, problem solving, analysis, assertiveness training, Total Quality Management, and a wide variety of other processes and skills. Only students who are serious about increasing self-awareness and applying learned skills to new situations should consider this course. This course is offered for students in grades 11 and 12. The class explores various international topics beginning with the concept of mutual security in the Korean War and ending with the economics of the New World Order and the emerging global society.
Special emphasis is placed on written and oral expression.
Daily reading assignments are required. As such, students will be expected to use computer applications and Internet technologies nearly every day of the week. Students will actively solve population problems, conduct studies of various populations, track population trends, analyze growth patterns, and the like with emphasis on American population.