Students complete at least 48 hours of volunteer work as mentors to other McMaster students in a variety of positions; for example, as language assistants and conversation partners in Level 1 language classes; as writing tutors, peer helpers, or note-takers for specific courses. Students work with the faculty supervisor to set learning objectives, and reflect on these experiences.

The course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program; and permission of the instructor responsible for the position. Students must complete an application; details on the application process are available in the Humanities Academic Advising Office (CNH 107).

Through on-campus experiential placements (embedded mentorship), students will participate in the peer mentoring of international students in the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) program. Students receive upfront training and ongoing support in mentorship, using aspects of the learning-centred mentoring paradigm (reciprocity, collaboration and the elaboration of mutually-defined goals). Students document their learning through a structured portfolio. Prior to beginning mentorship placements, students will participate in intensive training workshops (start of term) on: second language learning, reflective practice, goal-setting, and cross-cultural communication.

Discussion and placements (three hours), training sessions; one term

Effective leaders possess strong ethical values, emotional and social intelligence, excellent communication skills, and creativity; they have empathy, and are able to influence and inspire through informed, reasoned arguments. Students will explore how these elements fit together in various leadership models and how they apply cross-culturally. They will also take several assessments that measure their developing skills, as well as engage in reflective practice to increase self-awareness. Students apply these leadership skills through the peer-to peer mentoring of first year international students in the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) program. Student learning is documented through a structured portfolio.

Lecture and discussion (two hours), placement (one hour); one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II and HUMAN 3CM3, or registration in Level III or above of any program; completion of online application; and permission of the Associate Dean (Humanities) or delegate.

Students gain applied experience in a field related to a Humanities discipline by applying skills and knowledge acquired in undergraduate studies in practical areas such as research projects, pedagogy and work placements. Students participate in defining learning goals and experiences.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any Honours program offered by the Faculty of Humanities. Students must contact the Academic Advising Office, CNH-107, for details on the application process.

Permission of the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities is required.

Working with a faculty supervisor, students will combine theory and practice by conducting in-depth research on a chosen aspect of leadership followed by proposing and, in most cases, implementing a practical application of that knowledge.

Three hours; one term

Prerequisite(s): One of PHILOS 2D03, 2N03, 2TT3 or 2YY3; and HUMAN 3CM3, 3LM3 and 4RM3 (or 4LM3); completion of online application; and permission of the Associate Dean (Humanities) or delegate

First offered in 2019/20

In this course, collaborative team work, conflict management, negotiation, giving and receiving of feedback, and the communication of vision and expectations are viewed through the lens of effective leadership practice. Students will gain a deeper awareness of their own and others’ motivations, strengths, responses to conflict, and of how to apply this knowledge to communicate effectively as ethical and engaged leaders.

Three hours; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in level III or above of any program

Antirequisite(s): HUMAN 4LM3

Students gain applied experience in a field related to a Humanities discipline by applying skills and knowledge acquired in undergraduate studies in practical areas such as research projects, pedagogy and work placements. Students participate in defining learning goals and experiences.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any Honours program offered by the Faculty of Humanities. Students must contact the Academic Advising Office, CNH-107, for details on the application process.

Permission of the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities is required.

This course may be taken by Wilson Leadership Scholar Award winners. Working under the supervision of the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award Director and Associate Director, students will combine leadership theory and practice through the creation and completion of applied community outreach projects.

Two to four hours; two terms

Prerequisite(s): Open to Wilson Leadership Scholar Award winners; permission of the Wilson Leadership Scholarship Award Associate Director is required.

This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

Students explore the contributions of design, production and stage management to theatrical production through studio exercises and work on department productions.

Two Studios plus practicum work (includes evenings and weekends as determined by production schedules); two terms

Prerequisite(s): THTRFLM 2BB3 or 2DP3, and registration in Level II or above
Not to be taken concurrently with THTRFLM 4A06 A/B.