CWE 102 - Job Shadow (2 credits)
Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., IB 3404
Instructor: Carla Thompson
Email: carla.thompson@seattlecolleges.edu
Office Hours: Thursdays 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Winter 2014
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
CWE 102 offers an opportunity to observe the practical side of the workplace. Students will
conduct informational interviews, shadow professionals in their field of interest and assess
career choices. Through reading and observation, students will discuss and record discoveries of
culture, structure, communication and behavior dynamics in the workplace.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Upon successfully completing this course, students will:
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
TEXT, SUPPLIES &
EXPECTATIONS
ESSENTIAL
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
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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 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
 Access to Angel *
o http://angel.northseattle.edu
o *User name = Student ID number Password = first five letters of last name
 Participation in class and in job shadowing activities
 Successful and timely completion of course assignments
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
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GRADING &
EVALUATION
Grades will be calculated as follows:
 Assigned Text Lessons
 Definitions/Quizzes
 In class participation
 Shadow Summaries & Presentations
 Capstone Evaluation Paper
DIVERSITY
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BEHAVIOR
EXPECTATIONS
Respect for diversity is a core value of NSCC.
Our college community fosters an optimal learning climate and includes an environment of
mutual respect.
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FRAGRANCES
FOOD &
BEVERAGES
25% of grade
15% of grade
10% of grade
25% of grade
25% of grade
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
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.
INSTRUCTOR
Look for any announcements or updates on the ANGEL website (use student log in)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT
CONCERNS
If you have any concerns about class assignments, grading practices, or any other matter relating to
the class, please make an appointment to see me to discuss this in person.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Jan 6
Winter Quarter Begins
Jan 10 Last day to withdraw with 100% refund
Jan 17 Last day to change audit/credit status without instructor permission
Jan 20 MLK Day – No classes, campus closed
Jan 24 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Feb 17 President’s Day – No classes, campus closed
Feb 28 Last day to withdraw (no refund).
Feb 28 Last day to change audit/credit status – instructor permission required
Mar 26 Winter Quarter Ends
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