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Kristin Louise Gustafson
COM 351
Seattle Campus
Interviewing principles and practices, with emphasis on information gathering, selection, and persuasive interviews. Purposes and types of interviews, structure of interviews, and influence of communication patterns on interview outcomes.
Class description
The educational mission of the Department of Communication’s undergraduate study is to prepare students for the challenges of a society that is informed, entertained, persuaded, and shaped by communication. The Interviewing Principles & Practices course advances the department’s mission to nurture socially responsible, literate citizens who can interpret and evaluate the images and messages they create and receive. It offers a venue where students can learn to think critically, respect diversity, communicate effectively, and develop the skills needed for the life-long learning that is central to successful careers and rewarding lives. COM 351 is a 5-credit course designed to provide an overview of interview principles, methods, roles, and types. By the end of the quarter, you should be able to:
Student learning goals
Explain the interview situation as a communicative event
Determine what interview questions and responses are best for various interview types
Critically examine the interviewing process
Effectively perform as an interviewer and an interviewee
Develop tools that contribute to interviewing, including a job-specific resume and cover letter
Recognize and respond to ethical aspects of interviewing.
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
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