Instructor Information

Dr. Joseph M. Bocchino (Joe)
Phone:   202-994-5129
Email:  bocchino@gwu.edu
  

Course Description

This doctoral level course is designed to provide the student with: 

a.       An understanding of the relationship of seminal works from various disciplines to current practice and research in the field of human and organizational learning (HOL).

b.      An opportunity to identify the streams of thought that contribute to the bases of the logic of organizations – their performance, their learning and their change.

c.       An opportunity to examine their world views.  

Readings

The following books will need to be purchased as required readings for this course:

1.  Productive Workplaces – Marvin Weisbord; Jossey Bass, 1987. ISBN#1555423701  
     Note:  If unable to find 1987published version, you may purchase the updated version.

2.  Functions of the Executive – Chester Barnard; Harvard Press, 1974.  ISBN#0674328035

3.  The Meaning of Adult Education* – Eduard C. Lindeman; University of Oklahoma , 1989.  ISBN#0962248819

4.  Social Psychology of Organizing – Karl Weick; McGraw-Hill, 1979.  ISBN#0075548089

5.  Sociological Paradigms in Organizational Analysis – Burrell & Morgan; Ashgate Publishing, 1979.   ISBN#1857421140

*Please contact the staff at the ELP office to inquire about purchasing this book.  It is no longer commercially available; therefore, the book is stocked at the ELP office, Suite 391, 703-726-8396, and is available for $35.00. We accept cash and checks.  


Method and Expectations

This course has a doctoral seminar format and as such a passing grade for this course is based on scholarly discussion surrounding an understanding of the subject work, class participation, assignments (see Assignments section), and small group discussions around assigned readings.  Students are expected to develop an understanding of the subject work, relate that to discussing the implications of the building of HOL theory and constructs, and to develop strategies and meaning of the subject work as it relates to practice.  To that end, students will be required to read, research and prepare for discussions assignments and other documents that are pertinent (as determined by the individual.)  


Assignments

There is a five page reaction paper, not a book report, required for each of the five Readings required for this course.  Additionally, there is a 15 page paper integrating the concepts discussed in the course that is due at the end of the term. Please remember to use APA format and double-space your papers.

All assignments are to be submitted via Blackboard.  

Course content and schedule is subject to change.  


Class Schedule

Classes will meet at the Ashburn Campus at the following times:  

Disclosures

Academic Integrity:  Students are expected to conduct themselves with high ethical standards and comply with the GWU "Code of Academic Integrity" at http://www.gwu.edu/~ntegrity/code.html.  Instances of apparent code violations will be investigated.

Disability:  If you have a disability that will require accommodation in this class, please inform the instructor and register with GWU's Disability Support Services office (202-994-8250).  Please allow a reasonable length of time for the necessary accommodations to be arranged.