HUMAN 3LM3 - Foundations of Leadership

3 unit(s)

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.