This course is part of the Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity Specialization

Linds Roberts

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Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

About this Course

Explore how artists have come to understand their identities over time, through creative media and scholarly discussions. You will connect with your own sources of creative inspiration, and revisit a major moment in your life that has shaped who you are and how you understand yourself, with the invitation to engage with this story through literary analysis and creative expression. Discover how these themes and theories help leaders understand their own and others’ identities across the full range of human diversity, as they show up in workplaces and relationships.

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity Specialization

Beginner Level

None, all experience levels are welcome.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Reflect on how our own life experiences and identities have shaped us as leaders and creators.
Connect course material to our lives, including prior knowledge and experiences.
Analyze life story texts/media.

Skills you will gain

inclusion
diversity
Communication
Creative Writing
Leadership

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity Specialization

Beginner Level

None, all experience levels are welcome.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Linds Roberts

Associate Professor

University Libraries

650 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

What is the 'Self'?

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 12 min), 3 readings

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Diving into our Stories

1 hour to complete

3 readings

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Stories as Openings

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 59 min), 4 readings

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Shaping a Story of Self

4 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

About the Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity Specialization

If you're moving into a leadership position, interested in thinking deeply about identity, or exploring the role of creativity in your life, this specialization is for you! Stories are powerful catalysts for social change that can contribute to greater equity and inclusion across a range of diverse human experiences and identities. Stories can limit or define us, and they can also be reconstructed, questioned, tinkered with, and used to reconsider or expand possibilities for your life and communities. You will have an opportunity to craft the narratives of your own life experiences in ways that help you better understand your public and private identities. The courses in this specialization feature diverse media that share stories spanning nationality, race, gender, sexuality, social class, and time. You will practice giving and receiving constructive feedback as we explore creating through audio, video, social media, and more traditional forms of writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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