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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

World Languages and Literatures
  

  • WLL 295 - Independent Language Study

    (1 to 2 units)
    Open to qualified students in the following languages: (c) Chinese, (d) Classical Greek, (e) Ancient Hebrew, (f) Japanese, (g) Latin, (h) Gaelic, (i) Hindi (j) French, (k) German, (m) Russian, (n) Spanish, (p) Portuguese, (q) Thai, (r) Italian, (s) Sanskrit, (t) Twi, (u) Kannada, (z) Czech. At least one conference per week with instructor concerned. Maximum of 4 credits in any one language.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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  • WLL 430 - Studies in Comparative Literature

    (3 units)
    Literature in English and English translation, following a historical (e.g., Classicism, Romanticism, Modernism) or a formal (e.g., narrative and fiction, drama) approach. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly ENG 480/680; implemented Fall 2005.)

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 303  OR Junior Standing

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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  • WLL 450 - Hispanic Women’s Literature in English Translation

    (3 units)
    Hispanic literature by women throughout history; examines their experiences as a marginalized group; develops an appreciation for the cultural differences found in female literature in the Hispanic world.

    Prerequisite(s): CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  ; ENG 102  ; junior or senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    General Capstone Course, Diversity Course
    Offered Every Fall - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify the complex elements, important to members of Hispanic women in relation to their history, values, politics, economy, beliefs, and practices.
    2. Students will be able to describe the perceptions, viewpoints, or life experiences of a non-dominant and marginalized group outside the United States.
    3. Students will be able to articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues addressed in the course, including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, etc.
    4. Students will be able to articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    5. Students will be able to critically examine how one’s configuration within intersecting social forces impacts one’s worldview.
    6. Students will be able to make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to the topic of this course.
    7. Students will be able to show insight and new knowledge by identifying gaps in previous literature classes.
    8. Students will be able to analyze open-ended problems and complex issues by integrating, comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing core knowledge.


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  • WLL 470 - Multiculturalism in Literature and Film

    (3 units)
    Minority and ethnic groups through their literature, film, and other artistic expression. Topics may include race, class, cultural diversity, autonomy.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102; CH 201 or CH 202.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to integrate and synthesize Core knowledge and thus be able to analyze complex moral, socio-political and cultural issues relating to heritage or minority groups in their homeland and the diaspora.
    2. Students will be able to use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for the term paper.
    3. Students will be able to Integrate and synthesize results from course-related reading/materials/lectures/discussions in the term paper, film analysis, mid-term and final exam.
    4. The student will be able to identify and analyze the various, changeable components of heritage or minority identity in the homeland and diaspora.


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  • WLL 495 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Open to qualified students in the following languages: (c) Chinese, (d) Classical Greek (400-level only), (e) Ancient Hebrew, (f) Japanese, (g) Latin, (j) French, (k) German, (m) Russian (400-level only), (n) Spanish, (r) Italian. At least one conference per week with instructor concerned. Maximum of 8 credits in any one language.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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  • WLL 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 to 3 units S/U Only)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy. For French, German and Spanish majors only.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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  • WLL 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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