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COMM 407 - Communicative Perspectives on Interviewing

COMM 407: Communicative Perspectives on Interviewing (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: COMM 300 and COMM 350. Admission to a major or minor in the School of Communication. Counts toward Communication, B.A. (2026-27), Communication, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Investigating Communication
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Application of communicative theory to interviewing situations. Emphasis on perception, source, message, and receiver variables, defensive communication, feedback. Phrasing of questions, ways to enhance respondent participation, and formulation of behavioral objectives. Classroom simulation, supplemented by out-of-class interviews.
Prerequisites
COMM 300 and COMM 350. Admission to a major or minor in the School of Communication.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #8206· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · AH 2103
Class #3747· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Tue, Thu 5:00 PM-6:15 PM · PSFA 300

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