Global Leadership Program - Women and Leadership, West and East

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

  Turkey

Istanbul

Term: Spring 
Dates: March 6 - 21, 2010

Description: Join female leaders from around the world for our new 2-week Women and Leadership Program. The program seeks to expand the leadership skills and intercultural competency of female students, increase their knowledge of issues facing female leaders, and develop an international network for female leaders.

Highlights: Visit two countries during this trip!

Students learn about the issues facing female leaders during

F2719: Women and Leadership (3 US/6 ECTS Credits)

The purpose of this course is to analyze the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of women in leadership positions. Current issues and trends will be examined from historical, sociological, political, and ethical perspectives. Why does women's leadership matter? Do women have an identifiably different way of leading? What structural/institutional/cultural obstacles do women face? How have women confronted/challenged/altered these obstacles? How are how issues relating to women and leadership similar and/or different across cultures? Analysis and synthesis will be used to apply information from a variety of resources to issues facing women who hold or seek leadership roles. A cross-cultural perspective will be provided through exploring case studies including Turkey, Czech Republic, Russia, and the United States.

The course is upper-division, taught in English, and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by Charles University, the oldest university in Eastern Europe. The course is worth 3 US/6 ECTS semester credits. Credits can be transferred upon approval from the student's home university.

Cultural Activities
Expose yourself to a new culture. During the program, classroom knowledge is enhanced through visits to political and cultural sites in both cities.

Speakers
Successful female leaders in politics, business, journalism, and the community speak to students about their specialities and past experience.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 2,450

* A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged. The price of the program does not include airfare.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 20

Scholarships are Available. A limited number of scholarships ranging from USD 250-750 are available. Scholarships are primarily reserved for students from Eastern Europe and developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please fill-out the applicable section on the application. Please note that we are unable to provide full tuition scholarships to any student and under no circumstances can we provide funds for travel. We encourage students to find outside funding and we can provide a letter of support for you. Please consult your home university for funding opportunities. A large percentage of participants receive funding from their home university to attend our program.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development's Mission Statement: The Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development seeks to train students from around the world to become future leaders and responsible global citizens.

Year Founded: 1999