Courses
ARAB 101. Elementary Arabic I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Arabic was the language of instruction. This is an elementary course on the fundamentals of Arabic, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ARAB 102. Elementary Arabic II (4)
Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Arabic was the language of instruction. ARAB 102 is the continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Arabic: grammatical structures, reading, practice in spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ARMN 101. Elementary Armenian I (3)
Prerequisite: Not open to students who have attended schools where Armenian is the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Armenian, including alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ARMN 102. Elementary Armenian II (3)
Prerequisite: ARMN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Armenian is the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Armenian. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ARMN 201. Intermediate Armenian I (3)
Prerequisite: ARMN 102 or equivalent. Intensive practice in pronunciation, conversation and writing. Brief review of grammar and study of more advanced grammatical concepts. Introduction to reading of literature and study of Armenian culture.
ARMN 202. Intermediate Armenian II (3)
Prerequisite: ARMN 201 or equivalent. Extensive grammar study designed to increase students’ proficiency in writing, and to clarify and deepen their understanding of Armenian syntax. Readings and discussions of representative Armenian essays, short stories, plays and poetry. Cultural issues are an integral part of this course.
ARMN 310. Armenian Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Covers all aspects of the Armenian culture from ancient civilization to modern day life both in Armenia and in the diaspora. Introduces the Armenian culture, including language, literature, history (including waves of immigration to the U.S. and the genocide of 1915), religion, political parties, music, visual and performing arts, architecture, tapestry, customs, holidays and ethnic food. Daily class participation and regular written assignments are required. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ARMN 360. Changing Roles of Armenian Women (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course explores changing roles of Armenian women with particular emphasis on new definitions and options in the family, community and society. The course perspective is international and comparative, with significant focus on Armenia and the diaspora. Also, the course concentrates on the educational, economic and political changes that support the upward movement of women in the U.S. Students will explore available resources and organizations within Armenian communities and gain appreciation of the roles of women as agents of change. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ARMN 380. Contemporary Issues in Armenia and the Diaspora (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of contemporary domestic and international issues in Armenia and the Armenian diaspora, with emphasis on Armenians in America. Includes an analysis of Armenian genocide as a historical issue having contemporary relevance, and a focused examination of current-event issues such as immigration, assimilation, social and political activities of community organizations, and participation in the American democratic process. Attention also is given to the changes brought about by the influx of Eastern Armenians into established Western Armenian communities in the U.S. following the fall of the USSR and the re-emergence of an independent Armenia.
ARMN 396A-Z. Experimental Topics in Armenian (3)
Experimental Topics
ARMN 417. Equity and Diversity in School (3)
Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience, and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal biases regarding children of color. Not available for credit in addition to AAS 417, AFRS 417, CHS 417 or ELPS 417.
ARMN 440. Armenian American Child (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the development of the Armenian child with particular emphasis on bicultural and bilingual issues that may influence educational progress. Culturally relevant socialization patterns of children from Armenia and the Armenian diaspora are examined. Intended for prospective teachers and students interested in human services. (Available for Section A of the Multicultural requirement for credential candidates.) Available for graduate credit.
ARMN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics in Armenian (3)
Experimental Topics.
ARMN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study.
CHIN 101. Elementary Mandarin Chinese I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Mandarin was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, including grammatical structure, alphabet, writing and practice of the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
CHIN 102. Elementary Mandarin Chinese II (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Mandarin was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Mandarin, including grammatical structures, reading, writing, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
CHIN 201. Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I (3)
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Mandarin. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
CHIN 202. Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II (3)
Prerequisite: CHIN 201. Recapitulation of basic grammar, including intense practice in reading and writing, reading of short stories, poems and essays and analysis of the reading. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Mandarin. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
CHIN 312. Business Chinese (3)
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or permission of instructor. This course is designed for students who have completed at least two years of Chinese study (or equivalent) and are interested in working or doing business with China. It focuses on developing Chinese language proficiency and business oriented vocabulary by using practical real world commercial applications. Students will become familiar with the Chinese business culture, customs, strategies, etiquette and taboos necessary for success in doing business in China. Emphasis will be placed on the examination of case studies in both Chinese and English of multinational business development in China and global expansion by Chinese companies.
CLAS 101L. Elementary Latin I (3)
Introduction to the structure of Latin, with emphasis on reading Latin and on the role of Latin to the development of English. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
CLAS 102L. Elementary Latin II (3)
Continuation of CLAS 101.
CLAS 315. Greek and Roman Mythology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the myths of Greeks and Romans, and of their impact on the literature of the Western world. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, C2 Humanities.)
CLAS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Classics (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Selected topics in classics, with course content to be determined.
FLIT 150. Gateways to Western Civilization: Greece and Rome (3)
Prerequisite: May not be taken by students who have completed FLIT 350. Basic elements of modern civilization have their origins in Greece and Rome. Emphasis on historical development and on their impact on contemporary society. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
FLIT 151. Introduction to Modern Chinese Culture and Literature (3)
This course provides a survey of social and cultural patterns in modern China from 1911 to the present, focusing on the post-socialist period. Broad in scope, the course will examine the main areas of contemporary Chinese life: culture, visual arts, literature, politics, society, and the environment. In the realms of popular culture, literature, and film, it will show the performativity of everyday life, while paying great attention to state regulation and global influence. Through analysis and discussion, students will better understand the lived experiences of the Chinese people, as well as the causes and consequences of social inequality, social conflicts, and social change. Students will observe the influence of social structures and institutions on personal lives, as well as how individual and collective forms of action may in turn transform institutions and structures. Special attention will be paid to issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion, sexuality, and other markers of social identity that impact life experiences and social relations. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts or C2 Humanities.)
FLIT 234. Virtual Study Abroad (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will give students a simulated experience of studying abroad via technology mediation and exposure to people and products from international cultures. Through the virtual exposure to global cultures and research projects, students will learn to use technology to access information sources, develop strategies to evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of information, and investigate how cultural information and products impact individuals and society. The course will help students become discriminating consumers of cultural products and sophisticated global citizens with skills to interact with diverse people in a culturally appropriate manner in their professional and personal lives. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (IC)
FLIT 250. Traditional Culture of Japan (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course explores the traditions that inform the values and aesthetics of present-day Japan and make one of the most technologically advanced nations distinctly Asian and traditional. It also examines the foreign influences on Japan, the modifications that were made to suit Japanese taste and influences of Japan on other countries. The areas investigated include indigenous beliefs, religious and philosophical teachings that inform the arts and martial arts, and various aesthetic principles and their manifestations in poetry, theater and other arts. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)
FLIT 295A. Masterpieces of European Literature I (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to masterpieces of European literature from the Middle Ages through the Classical period. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, C2 Humanities.)
FLIT 325. Social Issues in Modern China (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course provides an in-depth analysis on some of the key social problems in China in the context of rapid urbanization, economic growth and social policies. Students will learn about the diversity of people in modern China (i.e., socioeconomic, age, generation, urban/rural, gender, regional, ethnic, religious), will gain an understanding of the historical, social, political and economic factors which have impacted the people in China, and will learn about how social problems impact social groups, individuals, communities and/or societies. Students will also understand and analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence from readings on modern day China. Social issues will be explored within the context of social mobility and inequality, changing family and household structures, globalization and China’s rapid economic development. No background of China or knowledge of the language required. (Available for General Education, D1 Social Sciences.)
FLIT 331. Literary Masterpieces of Italian Humanism and Renaissance Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. No background of Italy or knowledge of the language required. This course offers students an in-depth study of major Italian literary masterpieces (fiction, poetry and drama) and aesthetic theories developed during the period of Humanism and Renaissance (1380-1550). Such a study allows students to appreciate the importance of new literary, spiritual and human values that emerged at that time and the unique role played by Italian Humanism and Renaissance on European literature and civilization. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, C2 Humanities.)
FLIT 370. Modern Japanese Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: No background knowledge of Japan or the language is required. Explores the country that quickly modernized and Westernized to become an economic and industrial force in the world and yet remains distinctly Asian. Examines the Japanese people and culture, their recent changes and the current critical issues in Japan, such as changes in the basic values, philosophy and behavior that the recent political, economic and social situations have wrought. Compares the interpretations and presentations of Japanese culture made by the Japanese and the non-Japanese, and by scholars and popular writers, to learn to critically look at issues from various perspectives. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
FLIT 371. Modern Italian Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of contemporary Italy. Captures the major literary and cultural aspects and examines the social relations, customs, traditions and productive forces that have contributed to the emergence of Italy as a leading industrial European country. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
FLIT 380. Cultural Development of Modern Russia and Eastern Europe (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the cultural history and current developments of the Slavic people in the Russian States and Eastern Europe, and traces the role of these people in American culture and society. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
FLIT 381. Aspects of the Italian-American Experience in Cinema, Literature, Philosophy and Music (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will examine different individuals within the Italian-American experience, exploring their contributions in the fields of cinema, literature, philosophy and classical music, and how through each we see an additional paradigm offered in and to the mainstream artistic and humanistic endeavor in the U.S. Conducted in English. (Available for General Education, C2 Humanities.) (IC)
FLIT 391. Cultural Theories and Methodologies (3-3)
Preparatory: FLIT 234. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem or theme, with emphasis on the practices and methodologies of intercultural study. The topic of the seminar varies. May be repeated once for credit. (Cross-listed with HUM 391.)
FLIT 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
FLIT 402. Japanese Literature (3)
Survey of Japanese literature from earliest times to the present, with particular emphasis on Japanese cultural values as applied to Western literary forms. Conducted in English.
FLIT 427. Drama from Ibsen to the Present (3)
Development of significant theater movements in Europe and America, including an intensive study of selected plays. Conducted in English. (Cross-listed with ENGL 427.)
FLIT 491. Capstone Seminar (3-3)
Prerequisite: FLIT 391. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem or theme, with emphasis on the application of cultural theory in interdisciplinary study. The topic of the seminar varies. Students will complete a senior project, such as a research paper or a creative performance, that demonstrates the integrated knowledge, understanding and linguistic skills they have gained in the course of studies in the Major. The project will be presented in English to fellow students and MCLL faculty members at the senior presentation. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic. (Cross-listed with HUM 491 and LRS 491.)
FLIT 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Selected topics in Foreign Literature in Translation with course content to be determined. Conducted in English.
FLIT 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
FREN 101. Elementary French I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where French was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of French, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
FREN 102. Elementary French II (4)
Prerequisites: FREN 101. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where French was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of French, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
FREN 312. Readings in French for Business (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in French. Preparatory: FREN 306. Readings and discussion of texts dealing with various aspects of business, designed to introduce the students to the basic vocabulary and structures of commercial French.
FREN 380. French Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in French. Study of the historical, cultural and societal evolution of the French people from the earliest records to the contemporary period.
FREN 381. The Contemporary French World (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in French. Advanced conversation, focusing on aspects of modern culture.
FREN 405. The Art of Translation (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in French or instructor consent. Examination of the similarities and differences between English and French idiom and syntax by means of translation exercises ranging from colloquial to literary in nature.
FREN 495A-Z. Topics in Francophone Studies (3)
Prerequisite: FREN 204 or FREN 208. This course explores problems faced on a daily basis in Francophone countries through a selection of short stories and films. Intensive study of selected themes and issues in Francophone countries will change from region to region such as the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), the Sub-Saharan region (Mali, Chad, Cameroon, Niger, Central African Republic), and West Africa (Senegal, Ivory Coast, Benin, Burkina Faso).
FREN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in French Literature (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing; One upper division course in French literature. Selected topics in French literature with course content to be determined.
FREN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
HEBR 101. Elementary Hebrew I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Hebrew was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Hebrew, including grammatical structure, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
HEBR 102. Elementary Hebrew II (4)
Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Hebrew was the language of instruction. HEBR 102 is the continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Hebrew: grammatical structures, reading, practice in spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ITAL 101. Elementary Italian I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Italian was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Italian: grammatical structures, reading, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ITAL 102. Elementary Italian II (4)
Prerequisite: ITAL 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Italian was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Italian, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ITAL 201. Intermediate Italian I (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 102. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Italian. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ITAL 202. Intermediate Italian II (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 201. Recommended Corequisite: ITAL 204. Brief review of grammar. Intensive practice in pronunciation and conversation. Reading of essays, short stories and plays, as well as study of some problems pertinent to Italian culture. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Italian. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
ITAL 290. Intermediate Reading and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 202 or equivalent. This course offers the opportunity to increase functional language competence. Reading comprehension and communicative skills will be fostered with the use of active vocabulary, media presentations and performances. Guided conversations, reading, and pronunciation will emphasize the development of accurate idiomatic expressions. Use of Internet resources and multimedia materials will be an integral part of this course. Course will target computer literacy and technology competencies.
ITAL 300. Advanced Conversational Italian (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 204. One-semester course intended to encourage students to further develop their ability to express themselves in the Italian language.
ITAL 306. Translation and Style (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 204 or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to help students enhance their mastery of the Italian language through translation from English into Italian and Italian into English. This course is a study of the syntactic, morphemic and semantic structures of both languages. Texts to be translated will include literary excerpts, newspaper articles, business letters, technical and scientific material and a variety of essays. This course will allow students to understand the various stylistic differences between Italian and English, to increase vocabulary proficiency and, above all, to achieve a higher writing competence in the target language.
ITAL 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Italian Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 204 or equivalent. Experimental topics in Italian literature or linguistics, with content to be determined.
ITAL 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Italian Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 315. Selected topics in Italian literature, with course content to be determined.
ITAL 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
JAPN 101. Elementary Japanese I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Japanese was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Japanese, including grammatical structure, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
JAPN 102. Elementary Japanese II (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Japanese was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Japanese, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
JAPN 201. Intermediate Japanese I (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent. Japanese students with sufficient oral fluency and knowledge of fewer than 100 kanji may enroll in 201 only. Study of grammar, sentence patterns and writing. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
JAPN 202. Intermediate Japanese II (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent. Students with sufficient oral proficiency and knowledge of fewer than 250 kanji may enroll in 202 only. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
JAPN 204. Kanji II (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent. Can be taken concurrently with JAPN 201. Students learn to read and write 500 basic kanji characters, and learn to use them in context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to further their study of Japanese language and culture and to increase functional language competence. Reading comprehension and writing skills will be targeted with the use of readings, compositions and exercises, including web-based programs and reading materials. The course will include formal study of language structure, although not as the central focus of the course content. The course will be particularly helpful to students planning on learning as many kanji as possible, and eventually all the 1,950 “Kanji for Common Use.” (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
JAPN 205. Kanji III (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent. Can be taken concurrently with JAPN 202. Students learn to read and write 750 kanji, and learn to use them in context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to further their study of Japanese language and culture and to increase functional language competence. Reading comprehension and writing skills will be targeted with the use of readings, compositions and exercises, including web-based programs and reading materials. The course will include formal study of language structure, although not as the central focus of the course content. The course will be particularly helpful to students planning on learning as many kanji as possible, and eventually all the 1,950 “Kanji for Common Use.”
JAPN 300. Advanced Japanese Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of second year sequence in Japanese. Designed to develop further the students’ ability to express themselves in spoken Japanese. Strongly recommended for students planning to participate in study abroad programs in Japan.
JAPN 304. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of second year sequence in Japanese. Consisting of advanced studies in grammar, syntax, and kanji characters, with composition exercises designed to develop the students’ command of the written language.
JAPN 305. Language and Culture in Japanese (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 300 or equivalent. Practice in communication utilizing grammatical and socio-linguistic studies. Through video presentation, role play, interpretation exercises and other activities, the students describe the situation, identify any problems and practice solving problems or accomplishing goals in a non-confrontational manner appropriate in the Japanese social context.
JAPN 306. Advanced Reading and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 304 or equivalent. Aims to increase balanced skills in reading and writing. Focuses on various aspects of Japanese society and values. Designed to develop ability to address intercultural differences and resulting problems.
JAPN 400. Japanese Language and Society (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 304 or equivalent. The goal of this course is for students to learn how the Japanese people and society are depicted in the media, and to use Japanese skills for authentic communication purposes. The course will focus on advanced grammar, idioms and reading comprehension skills, enabling students to become better able to express themselves and comprehend both spoken and written Japanese. The course will cover 250 new kanji characters. The course will be conducted through interactive group/pair activities and discussions, as well as written and web-based assignments. Students also will engage in collaborative projects with a partner class at a Japanese university.
JAPN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
KOR 101. Elementary Korean I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Korean was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Korean: alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
KOR 102. Elementary Korean II (4)
Prerequisite: KOR 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral proficiency or who attended schools where Korean was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Korean, including alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
KOR 201. Intermediate Korean I (3)
Prerequisite: KOR 102 or permission of instructor. Designed to develop intermediate or survival level skills in Korean on topics related to daily life and everyday situations. Emphasis will be placed on activities designed to enhance all four linguistic skills, namely, listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as knowledge of the Korean people and their culture. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
PERS 101. Elementary Persian I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Persian was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Persian, including grammatical structure, alphabet, writing and practice of the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
PERS 102. Elementary Persian II (4)
Prerequisite: PERS 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Persian was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Persian, including grammatical structures, reading, writing, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
PERS 201. Intermediate Persian I (3)
Prerequisite: PERS 102. Intermediate course designed to strengthen existing communicative skills and cultural knowledge in Persian. Emphasis on oral expression, vocabulary expansion, grammar and, more specifically, reading and writing. Introduction to reading of literature and culture. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
RUSS 101. Elementary Russian I (4)
Not open to students who have attended schools where Russian was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Russian grammatical structures, reading, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
RUSS 102. Elementary Russian II (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of RUSS 101 or equivalent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Russian was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Russian grammatical structures, reading, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
RUSS 200. Beginning Russian Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: RUSS 102 or instructor consent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Russian was the language of instruction. Designed to develop the aural-oral skills of students of Russian, and to improve their fluency in spoken Russian. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
RUSS 201. Intermediate Russian (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of RUSS 102. Brief review of grammar and study of more advanced grammatical concepts. Introduction to the reading of literature. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Russian. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
RUSS 202. Intermediate Russian Reading (3)
Prerequisite: RUSS 102. Continuation of study of fundamentals and introduction to Russian literature. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Russian. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
RUSS 310. Composition and Conversation I (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division courses or instructor consent. Development of active use of oral and written Russian.
RUSS 380. Russian Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement or instructor consent. Study of the background of the salient features and institutions of contemporary Russian society.
RUSS 390. Russian Folklore: Slavic Myths and Traditions (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Epic ballads of early Russia, fairytale and folk tale, modern ballads and folk songs, folklore, with emphasis on the role of the folk element in Russian literature, art, and music.
RUSS 407. Russian for Business, Travel, and Recreation (3)
Study of the fundamentals of Russian business culture in the areas of commerce, travel, and recreation focused on linguistic, cultural, and historical aspects.
RUSS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Russian Literature and Culture (3-3)
In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Russian language, literatures, and cultures that is not covered in other Russian undergraduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth in a particular issue of the Russian-speaking world. May be repeated once for credit, provided the topic is different.
RUSS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Russian Literature (3)
Selected topics in Russian literature, with course content to be determined.
SPAN 101. Elementary Spanish I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Spanish, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
SPAN 102. Elementary Spanish II (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Spanish grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Credit will not be given for both SPAN 102 and SPAN 104. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
SPAN 103. Elementary Written Spanish I (3)
Prerequisite: Open only to those with oral fluency in Spanish. Preparatory: Instructor consent, subject to verification of oral skills at the beginning of the semester. Emphasizes the development of reading and writing skills, and includes the study of specific areas of grammar. Reading selections emphasize Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish. May not be challenged. Credit will not be given for both SPAN 101 and SPAN 103. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
SPAN 220A. Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 104 or equivalent. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 210. Improves listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are strengthened as necessary. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and syntax. Vocabulary expansion. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Spanish. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
SPAN 220B. Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 220A or equivalent. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 210. Improves reading and writing skills in Spanish and use of these skills in the context of an introductory study of Hispanic literature. Introduces critical theory as an essential to analysis. Reviews application of grammar skills to composition. Conducted in Spanish. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Spanish. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)
SPAN 300. Advanced Conversational Spanish (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 220A or equivalent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 220B. Encourages majors and minors in Spanish engaged in the junior-year program to further develop their ability to express themselves in the Spanish language. Strongly recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish. May not be challenged.
SPAN 304. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. One-semester course consisting of the study of difficult problems of syntax unique to the Spanish language, with composition exercises that develop students’ command of the written language.
SPAN 306. Advanced Composition (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 304 or upper division standing in Spanish. Analysis and evaluation of types of Spanish style and the practical application of these type patterns in writing.
SPAN 307. Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Literature (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 220B or equivalent. Reading, discussion and practical analysis of selected works of Hispanic literature to acquire the basic knowledge of the genres, archetypes and movements that are unique to it. Introduction to the analytical tools (terminology, critical approaches, research methodology, and term-paper format) necessary to the study of the above. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 310. Language and Contemporary Hispanic Life (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Advanced conversation focused on aspects of contemporary culture.
SPAN 315A. Literature of Spain I (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Introduction to the highlights of Spanish literature from its origins to the Golden Age period, including Cervantes.
SPAN 315B. Literature of Spain II (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Introduction to the highlights of Spanish literature from the Golden Age period to the modern period.
SPAN 362. Introduction to Spanish Translation (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 304. A course designed to introduce students to written translation and prepare them to apply the basic techniques essential to translation in a wide range of fields. Discussion emphasizes the importance of cultural and linguistic differences that can affect meaning, and the role of the translator in the translation task. Practice includes speed-reading, vocabulary building, and translation. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 363. Literature of Latin America I (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. First part of a 2-semester course dealing with representative authors of Central and South America; the study of the cultural and social backgrounds of their work; and analysis of literary genres, such as native Indian elements and gauchesco literature.
SPAN 364. Literature of Latin America II (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Second part of a 2-semester course dealing with representative authors of Central and South America; the study of the cultural and social backgrounds of their work; and analysis of literary genres, such as native Indian elements and gauchesco literature.
SPAN 372. Introduction to Spanish Interpretation (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 304. A course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of interpretation. The major goal is to familiarize students with basic methods and techniques of simultaneous, consecutive, and sight interpretation. These techniques include: active listening, memory enhancement, note taking, concentration and others. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 380. Latin American Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Evolution of Latin American civilization, with special reference to social, cultural and artistic elements.
SPAN 381. Spanish Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Study of Spanish customs and institutions in the light of their historical development.
SPAN 382. Literature and Society in Latin America (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Reading and discussion of selected works of fiction and nonfiction, with emphasis on their place in the development of Latin American literature, and their relationship to social and historical movements, the history of ideas and the development of the arts. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 383. Literature and Society in Spain (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Reading and discussion of selected works of fiction and nonfiction, with emphasis on their relationships to social and historical movements, the history of ideas and the development of the arts in Spain. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 400. Structure of the Spanish Language (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Scientific analysis of the structure of Spanish; comparison with traditional descriptions; and review of problems of usage in writing and speaking Spanish.
SPAN 401. Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Linguistic study of the Spanish language in a social and cultural context. Topics covered may include the study of cultural influences on the development of the language and its varieties, languages in contact with other languages, bilingualism and sociocultural factors in language use.
SPAN 402. Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is appropriate for beginning-level Spanish learners pursuing a career in the medical healthcare profession who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with the Spanish speaking communities. The course includes how to greet patients, brief conversations, preliminary patient information, checking into the hospital, at the pediatrician office, at the gynecologist office, and other general health subjects. The course includes: medical terminology, grammar lessons that include gender and numbers, articles, subject pronouns, present indicative of the verbs ser and estar, present indicative of regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs, adjectives, and more. This course is of interest to a wide range of health professionals such as nurses, physicians, psychologists, counselors, and administrative staff. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 408. Literature of the Middle Ages (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the Middle Ages. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 409. Literature of the Renaissance (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the Renaissance. Analysis of the development of major genres. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 411. Literature of the Golden Age (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain from the end of the 15th century to the end of the 17th century. Study of the major trends in prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 414. Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries: Spain (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the 18th and 19th centuries. Study of the major trends in prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 415. Literature of the 20th Century: Spain (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the 20th century. Study of the major trends in prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 421. Central American Literature (3)
Prerequisites: For Spanish Majors: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. For CAS Minors: CAS 201; Upper division standing or instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 521. Examines Central American literary traditions, with emphasis on the 20th century. Focuses on the aesthetic proposals, the historical and political context in which Central American literature is produced, the Central American transnational experience, and the ways in which literary production contributes to the construction of a contemporary version of Central American identity. Emphasizes application of recent trends in literary theories and critical methodologies. Variable topics. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 425. Spanish Phonetics (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Improves pronunciation, and consolidates and supplements basic theoretical knowledge about sounds, sound relationships and sentence inflection. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 427. Literature of the 19th Century: Latin America (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Development of 19th century Latin American literature with emphasis on the historical and social context. Close examination of the post-independence ideologies that shaped the formation of the national identities and the modernization of the region. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 428. Literature of the 20th Century: Latin America (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Development of 20th century Latin American literature with emphasis on the major literary movements from the avant-garde through postcolonial and postmodern studies. Close examination of fiction and nonfiction texts that reflect the historical and political contexts, as well as the construction of the Latin American identity. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 462. Advanced Spanish Translation: Legal and Business (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 362. A course designed to train students in written translation of legal, administrative, commercial and business documents. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields. Discussion will emphasize the importance of accuracy in translation as well as ethical considerations that arise in legal and commercial documentation. Practice includes speed reading, vocabulary building and translation. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 463. Advanced Spanish Translation: Medical and Scientific (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 362. A course designed to train students in written translation of medical and scientific documents. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields. Discussion will emphasize the importance of accuracy in translation as well as ethical considerations that arise in medical and scientific documentation. Practice includes speed reading, vocabulary building and translation. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 472. Advanced Spanish Interpretation: Legal and Business (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 372. A course designed to train students in interpretation in the legal, administrative, business and commercial fields. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields, essential for consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpretation. Discussion will emphasize the importance of interpreting accuracy as well as ethical considerations that arise in legal and commercial contexts. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 473. Advanced Spanish Interpretation: Medical and Scientific (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 372. A course designed to train students in interpretation in the medical and scientific fields. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields, essential for consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpretation. Discussion will emphasize the importance of interpreting accuracy as well as ethical considerations that arise in medical and scientific contexts. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Hispanic Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics (3-3-3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307, SPAN 425. In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Hispanic literatures, cultures, or linguistics that is not covered in other Spanish undergraduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in the literatures, cultures, or linguistics of the Spanish-speaking world. Critical writing and reading required. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated twice for credit, provided the topic is different.
SPAN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Hispanic Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Experimental topics in Hispanic literatures, cultures, and linguistics, with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 497. Comparative Structure of Spanish and English (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 425 or instructor’s consent. Recommended for native speakers or near native speakers of Spanish and English. Comparative study of the Spanish and English linguistic structures at the phonemic, morphemic, syntactic and semantic levels as they interact in the bilingual learning process. Available for graduate credit.
SPAN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
SPAN 505. The Art of Translation (3)
Study of the morphemic, syntactic and semantic problems of translating Spanish into English and vice versa, complemented by practical work in both areas. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 506. Advanced Written Expression (3)
Advanced expository writing designed to take the student beyond the basic skills of clarity and organization to improved language mastery and use of stylistic modes. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 512. Golden Age Prose (3)
Study of the major trends in the prose literature of the Golden Age, including Cervantes and the novel, mystic prose, the essay and historiography. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 513. Golden Age Poetry (3)
Study of the principal trends and types of Golden Age poetry, including epic, lyric and drama. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 518. Spanish Neoclassicism and Romanticism (3)
Study of the aesthetic, social and philosophical ideas in the writings of major Spanish neoclassic and romantic figures. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 519. Spanish Realism and Naturalism (3)
Study of the major realistic and naturalistic authors. Analysis of the development of aesthetic theory and the influence of growing social consciousness and scientific theory on literature. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 520. Latin American Cinema and Literatures (3)
Studies the relationship between film and literature in Latin America, focusing on cinematic adaptations of literary works. Films are viewed by the students outside of the classroom. Class time is devoted almost entirely to discussions of readings and films. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 521. Central American Literature (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 421. Examines Central American literary traditions, with emphasis on the 20th century. Focuses on the aesthetic proposals, the historical and political context in which Central American literature is produced, the Central American transnational experience, and the ways in which literary production contributes to the construction of a contemporary version of Central American identity. Application of recent trends in literary theories and critical methodologies are emphasized. Variable topics. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 530. Spanish Dialectology (3)
Study of the objective, methods and issues involved in Spanish dialectology. Exploration of major differences between Iberian and Latin American Spanish, and in-depth analysis of phonetic, morphosyntactic and lexical characteristics of regional and national varieties, including the Spanish of the U.S. Students conduct a research project that includes a small-scale linguistic survey involving native speakers of such dialects. Relevant findings reported through oral presentations and a research paper. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 560. Latin American Women Writers (3)
Topical study of selected works of Latin American women writers, exploring women’s literary traditions and their relationships to mainstream literary movements. Application of recent trends in literary theories and critical methodologies are emphasized. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 561. Spanish Women Writers (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Topical study of selected works of Spanish women writers, exploring women’s literary traditions and their relationship to mainstream literary movements. Application of recent trends in literary theories and critical methodologies are emphasized. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 580. Spanish Literature from 1898 to 1936 (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of social, philosophical and aesthetic issues as reflected in Spanish literature from 1898 to 1936. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 584. The Novel of the Mexican Revolution (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of selected novels that describe the revolutionary struggle during the years 1910-1915 and the profound changes that the revolution produced in Mexican society. Also emphasizes the novelists’ disillusion with many of the revolutionary governments. Conducted in Spanish. (Cross-listed with CHS 584.)
SPAN 587. The Contemporary Mexican Novel (3)
Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the recent trends in the Mexican novel through the reading of selected works by the best-known contemporary Mexican novelists. Conducted in Spanish. (Cross-listed with CHS 587.)
SPAN 594A-Z. Selected Topics in Hispanic Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics (3-3-3)
In-depth study of an advanced selected theme or issue in Hispanic literatures, cultures, or linguistics that is not covered in other Spanish graduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in the literatures, cultures, or linguistics of the Spanish-speaking world. Students in the course will develop skills related to research and analysis appropriate to the graduate level. May be repeated twice for credit, provided the topic is different.
SPAN 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures (3-3)
Prerequisites: Two upper division courses in the major; Senior standing. Study of experimental topics in the discipline of Hispanic literatures and cultures, with course content to be determined each semester. May be repeated once for credit. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 600. History of the Spanish Language (3)
Development of Spanish from Latin to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 603. Seminar in Romance Linguistics (3)
Major linguistic problems, with specific reference to Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 605. Advanced Translation (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 505 or instructor consent. Further study of translation as it goes beyond the functional conveyance of meaning to the more complex tasks of transferring stylistic features of genre patterns. Analysis of texts already translated into English or Spanish and practice according to the student’s area of interest. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 606. Seminar in a Genre (3-3)
Topics vary from semester to semester. May be taken for credit for a total of two times, or for a maximum of 6 units. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 607. Seminar in a Literary Period (3-3)
Period studied varies from semester to semester. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 608. Seminar in Selected Authors (3-3)
This course will focus attention on a specific author or group of authors, either in Spanish or Latin American literature. This course may be repeatable for credit only if the topic for the semester changes.
SPAN 609. Seminar in Style (3)
Review of principal stylistic theories and their application to Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 620. Spanish Literary Criticism (3)
Historical development of Spanish literary criticism, including analysis of representative critics. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 680. Selected Topics in Latin American Culture (3)
Preparatory: SPAN 380 or its equivalent, or instructor consent. Detailed analysis of the complex interplay of political, artistic and intellectual forces at work at any given moment in history. Period or area treated varies from semester to semester. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 681. Topics in Spanish Culture (3)
Preparatory: SPAN 381 or its equivalent, or instructor consent. Detailed analysis of the complex interplay of political, artistic and intellectual forces at work at any given moment in history. Period treated varies from semester to semester. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Required for comprehensive examinations. Taken in final semester. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Conducted in Spanish.