Course:

Humanities 3CM3 - Leadership:  Cross Cultural Mentorship Lab

Number of Sections of each Course:

One

Number of Units for each Course:

Three

Projected Enrolment:

80

Projected Teaching Assistant Support:

TBD

Location:

Central Campus – Virtual course offering

Academic Term(s):

Term 1 Fall 2020 – September 7^th to December 8^th, 2021

Course Day(s):

Mondays 9:30 to 10:20 am

Course Hours:

Mondays 9:30 to 10:20 am

Examination Period:

December 9^th to December 22^nd, 2021

Supervisor:

Dr. Sean Corner

Mid-term recess

October 11^th to October 17^th, 2021

Wages:

$7,630.55

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.

The successful applicant must have a Master’s degree. Leadership experience in an academic or industry environment. Experience teaching a similar course or workshop series.

PhD degree or near completion and experience teaching at a University level.