CWE 102 - Job Shadow (2 credits)
Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., IB 3406
Instructor: Carla Thompson IB2320A
Email: carla.thompson@seattlecolleges.edu
Office Hours: Thursdays 9:30 – 11:00 am or by appointment
Syllabus - Spring Quarter 2014
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
CWE 102 offers an opportunity to observe the practical side of the workplace. Accounting and
Bookkeeping students will shadow professionals in their field of interest, learn to conduct
informational interviews and assess career choices. Through reading and observation, students
will discuss and record issues of culture, structure, communication and behavior dynamics in the
workplace.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Upon successfully completing this course, students will:
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
TEXT, SUPPLIES &
EXPECTATIONS
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Have a deeper understanding of a chosen industry.
Be able to research organizations and conduct informational interviews.
Increase understanding of the scope of work of various positions.
Describe the structure and culture of the Job Shadow sites’ organization.
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Demonstrate appropriateness for work (including behavior, dress, relationships)
Summarize and reflect on job shadow experience and assess how their current program
supports longer term educational and/or career goals.
Professionalism: Skills for Workplace Success, third edition. Anderson/Bolt,
Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2011.
 Net ID account and Access to Canvas
o http://canvas.northseattle.edu
o *User name = Student ID number Password = first six letters of last name
 Participation in class and in job shadowing activities
 Successful and timely completion of course assignments
 Instructional Week begins on Wednesday – Assignments are due the following Tuesday
before the next class. All student work must be submitted through Canvass.
 Late assignments will not be accepted (except in cases of emergency or by prior
approval by Instructor)
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ESSENTIAL
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
Intellectual and Practical Skills:
 Communication and self-expression
Personal and Social Responsibility:
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Ethical awareness and Personal Integrity
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
GRADING &
EVALUATION
Grades will be calculated as follows:
 Assigned Text Lessons
 Shadow Summaries & Interviews
 Capstone Final Project
 Definitions/Quizzes
 In class participation
DIVERSITY
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25% of grade
25% of grade
20% of grade
15% of grade
15% of grade
Respect for diversity is a core value of NSCC.
Our college community fosters an optimal learning climate and includes an environment of
mutual respect.
ACCOMMODATION Reasonable accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities. Students
should contact Disability Services (located in Student Success Services in the College Center
building) to discuss their accommodation needs as soon as possible.
BEHAVIOR
EXPECTATIONS
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Students are expected to comply with the student conduct policy. Information on student
responsibilities and rights is available at the following websites:
http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/DISTRICT/currentstudents/studentrulescs.aspx.
http://northseattle.edu/policies/student-conduct-policy?search_standing=1
Cell phone should be turned off during class. Any urgent calls should be made outside the
classroom. Text messaging is not an appropriate use of class time.
Information on student complaint policies and procedures can be found at
https:\\www.seattlecolleges.edu/DISTRICT/currentstudents/studentrulescs.aspx
FRAGRANCES
FOOD &
BEVERAGES
NSCC advocates a pollutant-free environment. It also encourages a fragrance-free environment on
it campus and in its programs. College rules forbid either food and/or beverages in the computer
classrooms or labs.
STUDENT
CONCERNS
If you have any concerns about class assignments, grading practices, or any other matter relating to
the class, please make an appointment with the instructor.
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CWE 102 Course Schedule:
Week 1
Chapter 1 Attitudes, Goal Setting, Life Management – Book Assignment (due Tuesday before next
class).
Also read pages 55-58 in Chapter 2 on Etiquette/Dress.
Week 2
Chapter 5 – Ethics, Politics, and Diversity – Book Assignment (due before next class)
Review Job Shadow Expectations and Reflection Assignment
Week 3
Job Shadow #1 – Reflections due Tuesday before next class
Week 4
Discuss Job Shadow experience
Chapter 6 – Accountability and Workplace Relationships – Book Assignment (due before next class)
Week 5
Job Shadow #2 – Reflections due Tuesday before next class
Week 6
Discuss Job Shadow experience
Chapter 6 – Accountability and Workplace Relationships – Book Assignment (due before next class)
Week 7
Job Shadow #3 – Reflections due on Tuesday before next class
Week 8
Discuss Job Shadow experience
Week 9
Communications / Interviewing – Assignment TBD (to be determined)
Interviewing/Time Management – Assignment TBD
Week 10
Week 11
Begin Final Project – Capstones/Presentations
Job Shadow #4 – Reflection due on Tuesday before final class
Final Project Due
IMPORTANT DATES:
Apr 7 Spring Quarter Begins
Apr 11 Last day to withdraw with 100% refund
Apr 18 Last day to change audit/credit status without instructor permission
Apr 25 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
May 30 Last day to change audit/credit status – instructor permission required
May 26 Holiday – Campus Closed
Jun 20 Spring Quarter Ends
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