WLC Fellowship Contract
World Languages and Cultures (WLC) is a committee that aims to promote the study of languages at Brandeis University. As a representative of this committee, the WLC fellow will work closely with faculty to help promote a campus culture that treats language learning as an integral part of global citizenship, a challenging and rewarding process of discovering others and oneself, and an exciting adventure.
Your reliable, enthusiastic and professional work showcases world languages and cultures in the Brandeis community. Please carefully review and sign this agreement to officially accept your position as a WLC fellow.
Position Objective
The WLC fellow, together with the faculty on the WLC Committee, aims to generate interest in studying languages and to promote language learning and teaching through social media and advertising. The fellowship contract begins one week before the start of classes, covers winter and spring breaks, and ends on May 31st.
Position Responsibilities
- Help language faculty develop and implement an advertising campaign that promotes language learning;
- Monitor the Instagram account for Languages at Brandeis to keep it active and make at least 2 posts each week;
- Develop your own Instagram series and execute throughout the year in addition to continuing successful post series from the previous year(s);
- Prepare post drafts ahead of posting;
- Interview two Brandeis members on their language learning experiences per semester;
- Collaborate with any campus constituents interested in language learning;
- Attend all WLC organized events, All Languages Lunch and Brandeis Language Oscars, class scheduled permitting;
- Develop other initiatives that promote language learning;
- Check the WLC website twice per semester (click on all the links, make sure everything works);
- Organize Language Exchange activities with UDR;
- Meet with Faculty Advisors once every two weeks for 30 minutes for planning.