Modesto Junior College
Course Syllabus
SOCSC 58-Student Leadership Development
Fall 2016
Instructor:
Email:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
Meeting Time & Place:
Bryan Justin Marks
[email protected]
Campus Life Office, East Campus Student Center, Room 2
By Appointment
Mondays & Wednesdays 11:10am-12:10pm
MJC East Campus Center for Accelerated Technology (CAT) 208
Required Textbooks:
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader:
Becoming the person others want to follow-John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You-John C. Maxwell
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff-Dr. Richard Carlson
What is Social Science 58?
Social Science 58 is the theory and practice of leadership. This course will prepare you for productive
involvement in community service, college activities, and civic governance. Additionally, this course will
teach you to be analytical of yourself, apply leadership ideologies to all aspects of your life, as well as
provide several assignments that will serve as long term training tools.
Learning Outcomes
When you successfully complete Social Science 58 will you will be able to:
-Define Leadership
-Comprehend the various parts of leadership
-Apply various parts leadership ideologies to your personal, academic, and professional lives.
Classroom Environment
This class is designed for you. The intention is learn through participation, activities, presentations, and
some lectures. Student’s participation in class activities and discussions is highly encouraged as it adds to
the class environment. In this course you will get from the class what you put into it. The assignments for
this course on not set up to just get done but will challenge you to be reflective and insightful. Students
who are typically the most successful and find enjoyment in this course plan for assignments and are
prepared for class each day. Procrastination, completing assignments at the last minute, or not following
through with group members on assignments not only effect ones grade but are signs of underdeveloped
leadership skills.
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In this class the hope is to have an environment that is accepting, tolerant, safe, and welcoming to all.
Should you need help in any part of the course, if there is an obstacle that is preventing you from being
successful, or if you are in need of any special accommodation please reach out to me for assistance.
Because the class will represent a diversity of individual beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences, every
member of this class is asked to please show respect for every other member of this class.
As being a part of a leadership course I ask that you keep in mind the need to develop your leadership skills,
among them are the following:
Please be in your seat ready to begin class at the start time. Please attend all classes, occasional absences
and tardies are understandable put please do not make it a regular occurrence. I do not drop students for
absences or tardies. However, excessive absences and tardies are not a good display of proper leadership
skills. Absences on any presentation dates will impact your grade.
Please come to class ready to learn. Complete required readings and outside activities on time. Please bring
all necessary course materials such as required books, handouts, and writing supplies.
Please when responding to classroom questions, display courtesy for others by not interrupting another
student or the instructor.
Please, unless part of an assignment, refrain from the use of technology in class (i.e. cell phone, tablets,
laptops, etc.).
GRADING
Class Activities
Chapter Videos
Fork in the Road
Shedding My Armor
Mission Statement
Legacy Statement
Movie Project
Final
200 Points
200 Points
100 Points
100 Points
100 Points
100 Points
300 Points
300 Points
Total Points
1400 Points
Total Points
1400-1260
1259-1120
1119-980
979-840
839-0
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
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Fall 2016 Class Discussions/Homework/Assignments
Week 1 (August 29)
In class discussion:
Syllabus Review
Class Norms
Leadership Overview
HW:
Complete Your Story Handout
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter One
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters One - Five
Week 1 (August 31)
In class discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter One
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters One – Five
Class Activity (10 pts): Defining Character
HW:
Complete Your Story Handout
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter One
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters One - Five
Week 2 (September 5)
NO CLASS (Labor Day)
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapters Two & Three
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Six- Ten
Week 2 (September 7)
In class discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapters Two & Three
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Six- Ten
Class Activity (10 pts): What Are You Committed To?
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapters Four & Five
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Eleven - Fifteen
Week 3 (September 12)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapters Four & Five
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Eleven - Fifteen
Class Activity (10 pts): The Communication Gun
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Six
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Sixteen - Twenty
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Week 3 (September 14)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Six
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Sixteen - Twenty
Class Activity (10 pts): Leadership Mt. Rushmore Part I
NEED TO HAVE YOUR MOVIE FOR YOUR MID_TERM APPROVED BY TODAY!
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Seven
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Twenty One – Twenty Five
Week 4 (September 19)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Seven
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Twenty One – Twenty Five
Class Activity (10 pts): Leadership Mt. Rushmore Part II
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Eight
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters-Twenty Six – Thirty
Mt. Rushmore Due September 21 (Next Class)
Week 4 (September 21)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Eight
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters-Twenty Six – Thirty
Class Activity (10 Extra Credit pts): Leadership Mt. Rushmore Presentations (Voluntary)
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapters Nine & Ten
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Thirty One – Thirty Five
Week 5 (September 26)
In Class Discussion
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapters Nine & Ten
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Thirty One – Thirty Five
Class Activity (10 pts): Fork in the Road Part I
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Eleven
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Thirty Six-Forty
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Week 5 (September 28)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Eleven
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Thirty Six-Forty
Class Activity (10 pts): Fork in the Road Part II
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Twelve
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Forty One – Forty Five
Fork in the Road Due October 3 (Next Class)
Week 6 (October 3)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Twelve
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Forty One – Forty Five
Class Activity (10 Extra Credit Points): Fork in the Road Presentations (Voluntary)
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapters Thirteen & Fourteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Forty Six – Fifty
Week 6 (October 5)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapters Thirteen & Fourteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Forty Six – Fifty
Class Activity (10 pts.): The Knight in Rusty Armor
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Fifteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Fifty One – Fifty Five
Week 7 (October 10)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Fifteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Fifty One – Fifty Five
Class Activity (10 pts.): The Knight in Rusty Armor
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Sixteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Fifty Six – Sixty
Week 7 (October 12)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader –Chapter Sixteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Fifty Six – Sixty
Class Activity (10 pts.): The Knight in Rusty Armor
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Seventeen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Sixty One – Sixty Five
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Week 8 (October 17)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Seventeen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Sixty One – Sixty Five
Class Activity (10 pts.): The Knight in Rusty Armor Shield Part I
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Eighteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Sixty Six – Seventy
Week 8 (October 19)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Eighteen
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Sixty Six – Seventy
Class Activity (10 pts.): The Knight in Rusty Armor Shield Part II
HW Read:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty One
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Seventy One – Seventy Five
Week 9 (October 24)
In Class Discussion:
21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader -Chapter Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty One
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Seventy One – Seventy Five
Week 9 (October 26)
MID TERM: TWO Group Presentations
ALL Groups Must Be Ready To Go
Week 10 (October 31)
MID TERM: TWO Group Presentations
ALL Groups Must Be Ready To Go
Week 10 (November 2)
MID TERM: TWO Group Presentations
ALL Groups Must Be Ready To Go
Week 11 (November 7)
In Class Discussion:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Seventy Six – Eighty
Class Activity (10 pts.): Mission Statement Part I
HW Read:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Eight One-Eighty Five
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Week 11 (November 9)
In Class Discussion:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Eight One-Eighty Five
Class Activity (10 pts.): Mission Statement Part II
HW Read:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Eighty Six-Ninety
Mission Statement Due November 14 (Next Class)
Week 12 (November 14)
In Class Discussion:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Eighty Six-Ninety
Class Activity (10 Extra Credit pts.): Mission Statement Presentation (Voluntary)
HW Read:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Ninety One-Ninety Five
Week 12 (November 16)
In Class Discussion:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Ninety One-Ninety Five
Class Activity (10 pts): Legacy Statement Part I
HW Read:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Ninety Six-One Hundred
Week 13 (November 21)
In Class Discussion:
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff-Chapters Ninety Six-One Hundred
Class Activity (10 pts): Legacy Statement Part II
HW:
Legacy Statement Due November 28
Week 13 (November 23)
NO CLASS (Happy Thanksgiving)
Week 14 (November 28)
In Class Presentations: Chapter Videos
Class Activity (10 Extra Credit pts.): Legacy Statement Presentation (Voluntary)
Week 14 (November 30)
Special Assignment
Week 15 (December 5)
Special Assignment
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Week 15 (December 7)
Special Assignment
FINAL EXAM (Wednesday December 14 @ 10:00am-12:00pm)
Group Presentations
Class Activity (200 Points)
Most days there will be a class activity that all students are expected to participate in. The only exceptions
are days when presentations are voluntary and for that the class activity is extra credit.
Chapter Videos (200 Points)
Each Group will be assigned two chapters from Developing the Leader Within. Groups will put a video that
will be presented in class. Students will right a one page summary of each presentation.
Fork in the Road (100 points)
When we examine our past and ponder out future there comes a point where we come to a fork in the
road. If we go one direction we move towards the negative, the past, our same failures or setbacks. If we
choose another direction we move towards the positive, our future, and achieving our dreams.
Shedding My Armor (100 Points)
In this activity you are to create a shield that represents the parts of your life where ego, lack of humility, or
the need for recognition prohibit you from being successful.
Mission Statement (100 Points)
Every great organization has a mission statement they follow. Great leaders have their own personalized
mission statement. You will develop your own personalized mission statement.
Legacy Statement (100 Points)
When you have served your purpose on this earth and it’s time to ride off into the sunset, what will be the
legacy you have left behind? For this assignment, you will write what you believe that legacy might be.
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Mid Term Movie Project (300 Points)
ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO COMPELTE THE MID TERM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PASS THE CLASS
Each group will select a movie they feel is a sound leadership film. The movie must be approved by the
instructor by September 14. The group will put a creative 20 minute presentation together for the class.
PRESENTATION DATES: October 26, October 31, November 2
ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO GO EACH DAY!
Final Exam (300 Points)
ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO COMPELTE THE MID TERM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PASS THE CLASS
Each group will put together a creative presentation 15 minutes in length that highlights what they have
learned in class.
FINAL: Wednesday December 14 @ 10:00am-12:00pm
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