Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR INTERVIEWING
TECHNIQUES
Term: Fall 2002 (021) (Sept.
3 – Dec. 7)
Course Number: CRJ 496X
Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown
Office
Phone: 473-4267
E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu
Home
Phone: 219-937-4561
Office
Hours: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Mon & Tue;
5:30-6:30 p.m. Fri; other hours posted.
Instructor
Background: Attorney at Law; former
business owner.
Course
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00 p.m. ; Room: 207
Course
Description: This
course will examine the subject of interviewing and the skills necessary to
become a good interviewer. Interviewing, as it applies to many aspects of life,
will be examined. Part of the focus will be on resumes & job interviews.
Part of the semester will focus on interviewing/interrogation as practiced
within a criminal justice setting. Practice exercises will reinforce the
textbook & lectures.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
·
Understand the nature of interviewing.
·
Be able to establish a communicative atmosphere.
·
Develop good listening skills.
·
Understand nonverbal communication.
·
Be able to apply interviewing skills in a job
search setting.
·
Learn how to write a basic resume.
·
Develop an understanding of interrogation techniques
as used in the CRJ field.
Textbooks: “Basic Interviewing Skills”, Raymond
Gorden, Waveland Press, 1998.
On reserve: “Garrett’s
Interviewing”, 4E, 1995.
Learning
Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative Learning,
Lecturing…etc.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 60 % of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 20 % of
grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments 20 % of grade
Grading
Scale:
A: 94-100 A-: 90-93 B+: 88-89 B: 83-87 B-:
80-82 C+: 78-79
C: 73-77
C-: 70-72 D+: 68-69
D: 63-67 D-: 60-62
F: 59 & below
Class
Policy for Assignments: All assignments
must be completed on time; late work will be downgraded one letter grade. No
work will be accepted two weeks past due date.
Class
Policy on Attendance: Attendance is
expected. No more than three (3) absences allowed.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: Cell
phones, Beeper and Pagers MUST be turned off in the classroom. Any exception for medical or emergencies MUST
have prior teacher approval.
Student
Responsibilities:
1. Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.
2. Submit all homework on time.
3. Take each test when scheduled; no make-ups
usually.
4. Attend class
regularly; participation is a MUST!
Calendar:
Sep. 03 Introduction
& Overview
10
Gorden
Ch. 1; lecture Garrett Ch. 1-4
17 Garrett, Chs. 5-6-7
24 Test 1 ; Lecture:
resumes & job interviews TESTS:
Oct. 01 Gorden,
Chs. 4 & 5
1. Gorden Ch. 1 and
Garrett Ch 1-7
08
Gorden,
Chs. 6 & 7
2. Gorden: Chs. 4-5-6-7
15
Test 2 ;
resume due
3. Gorden: Ch. 6 and Films: 1-4
and Handouts
22
Non-verbal
communication
29
Job
interview practice sessions
Nov. 05 Police
Interviews (Tape 1)
12 Police Interviews (Tape 2)
STUDENT PAPER:
19 Police
Interviews (Tape 3) A 2-4 page paper is required on
subject of non-verbal behavior.
26 Police Interviews (Tape 4) Details given in class.
Dec.
03
Test 3
10 Final Examination; Final Cover letter & Resume Due
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).