MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Communication

C.	Course Number and Title: COMM2250 Interviewing

D.	Course Coordinator: Janny Nauman

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Interviewing: Principles and Practices

Author: Stewart

Copyright Year: 2018

Edition: 15th

ISBN: 9781259870538

I.	Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will explore the theory and practice of interviewing, interview structures, questioning techniques and formats, cover letters, resumes, and the different types of interviews. Specific practice in Selection and Workplace interviewing will be emphasized. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM1010 Speech.)

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy	Information Literacy VALUE Rubric
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Structure an interview according to the format of the type intended.	Mock interviews with peer evaluations throughout the semester and final exam.
Prepare questions to fit the format of the type intended.	Mock interviews with peer evaluations throughout the semester and final exam.
Prepare an appropriate resume and cover letter.	Resume and cover letter assignment in the first third of the semester.
Exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills during an interview.	Mock interviews throughout the semester. Oral presentation at the end of the semester.
Analyze an interview situation prior to the interview.	“Analyzing the interviewer” worksheets completed throughout the semester and quizzes throughout the semester.
Exhibit appropriate listening skills.	Mock interviews with peer evaluations throughout the semester.
Identify different types of questions used in an interview situation.	Quizzes throughout the semester and final exam.

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Interview situations, purposes, and variables

Selection interviews: applicants/employers perspectives

Workplace interviews: exit, disciplinary, appraisal

Informational interviews

Relational interviews: problem-solving

Persuasive interviews

Counseling interviews

Structuring the interview

Preparing for the interview

Types and development of questions

Listening

Cover letters

Resumes

Non-verbal and verbal communication skills

Legal considerations

Roles and etiquette

Gender/race/culture in interviewing

N.	Course Assignments:

Examinations

Quizzes

Informational interviewing oral presentation

Mock interviews

Peer critiques

Cover letter and resume

Attendance

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3