CMST 3756 - Interviewing
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41359,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cary Wecht
Email: clwecht01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3756. Interviewing. Theories of communication applied to interview situations with a special concern for developing student understanding of and skills needed to participate in one-to-one and panel interviews. Prereq.: CMST 1545. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Comm 1130: Interviewing, Open Education Resource (OER) LibreTexts Project |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | chapters 1 and 2 | intro to interviewing | reflections 1 and 2 |
| 8/31 | chapters 8, 10, and 11 | listening, nonverbal behaviors, virtual interviews | reflections 8, 10, 11 classmate interview |
| 9/7 | chapter 3 | informative and persuasive interviews | reflection 3 informative interview |
| 9/14 | persuasive interview | ||
| 9/21 | chapters 4 and 5 | employment interviews | reflections 4 and 5 employment interview |
| 9/28 | survey interviews | Structured Interviews: Guide to Standardized Questions, Basic Guidelines for Conducting Focus Groups | survey interviews |
| 10/5 | chapters 6 and 7 | appraisal and media interviews | reflections 6 and 7 course reflection |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.