Dimensions of Ethical Community Leadership

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This course introduces ethical theories, concepts, and practices in the context of community leadership and development, including deontology, consequentialism and pragmatism, existentialism, and ethics of justice, virtue, and care. Topics include: ethical literacy, moral reasoning, decision making, conflict resolution, leadership and followership, intersectionality, accessibility, and inclusion. Through a pluralistic approach, students will explore ethical dilemmas in leadership and community contexts, engage in self-reflection, and develop a personal ethical leadership philosophy that considers inclusive, equitable, and antiracist leadership practices.