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LEAD 420 - Ethnography of Organizational Culture and Leadership

LEAD 420: Ethnography of Organizational Culture and Leadership (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Counts toward Leadership Studies Minor (2026-27), Leadership Studies, B.S. (2026-27).

3 units
  • Upper Division Minor Electives
  • Leadership Research and Organizational Assessment
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

Conduct independent research utilizing ethnography, qualitative research methods, and personal narrative. Observing naturally occurring interactions drawn from a variety of leadership and organizational settings. Primary methods of gathering data include: participant observation, interviewing, appreciative inquiry, critical perspectives, visual strategies, fieldnotes, and other approaches.

From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11763· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
35 of 35 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · ENS 291