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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.
 

Sociology
  

  • SOC 483 - Family Violence

    (3 units) CO13
    Examination and critical analysis of major theoretical perspectives on family violence. Analysis of current issues and debates in family violence. (SOC 483 and WMST 486 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; SOC 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze and interpret the scholarship in the area of family violence in a diverse range of family forms.
    2. integrate and synthesize the readings, lectures and other class materials to demonstrate their understanding of the complex relationship between family violence and the cultural and social contexts in which it occurs.
    3. criticize and apply theoretical perspectives on family violence and show as they reveal the impact of race, class and gender intersectionality.
    4. explain the significance of power differentials in the construction and application of policies, laws and assumptions about family violence and evaluate their impact on marginalized and central populations.


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  • SOC 484 - Sociology of Death and Dying

    (3 units) CO12
    Examines loss in personal relationships and society; emphasis placed on grief experiences, roles in dying, stratification, institutions, ethics, and ending or prolonging life.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  or PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the ethical principles, beliefs, and values advanced by various religions or cultures as applied to issues of grief, mourning, ending or prolonging life (CO12).
    2. articulate why a specific course of action is ethically defensible in decisions to end or prolong life (CO12).
    3. assess their own moral and ethical values and beliefs within the social context of life and symbolic immortality (CO12).
    4. identify and discuss issues related to illness, bereavement, death, and dying policies and practices that can arise in institutional contexts, such as the workplace, military, healthcare, or educational settings (CO12).
    5. demonstrate knowledge of death, dying and grief across the lifespan within the roles and experiences of the individual, family, community and society.
    6. apply intersectional factors of race, class, gender, age, family, and sexual orientation to describe diverse experiences with grief and loss.
    7. identify the strengths and limitations of individual, family, and social theories of grief and loss processes or relationships.


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  • SOC 486 - Sport and Society from a Global Perspective

    (3 units) CO10
    The course shows the centrality of sport for modern urban societies, and examines how it reflects and constructs social issues and processes, with special focus on gender, race, ethnicity and identity. (ANTH 486, BASQ 486, GRI 486 and SOC 486 are crosslisted; credit may be earned in one of the four.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate competency in anthropological and sociological concepts, evaluate relevant literature, and critically apply their content in discussion and writing.
    2. recognize and position the consequences and meanings of sport, the body and physical culture across diverse cultures, societies and populations.
    3. identify and critically assess social issues, including inequalities of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and class in sport.


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  • SOC 490 - Class, Race and Gender

    (3 units) CO10
    Analysis of society and social structure on the basis of inequalities along class, race, and gender lines to explain the nature and dynamics of social relations in contemporary American society.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; SOC 101 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and analyze the nature, dynamics, and contradictions of class, race, and gender inequality and its impact on social relations in contemporary American society.
    2. critically examine multiple theoretical perspectives on class, race, and gender that have broader historical dimensions and societal implications for equity.
    3. analyze and articulate the history and social complexities of class, race, and gender relations that have broader economic and political consequences for diverse populations.
    4. analyze and interpret the impact of class, race, and gender inequalities in contemporary American society and evaluate institutional efforts to achieve equity.


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  • SOC 493 - History, Culture, Politics, and Society in Turkey

    (3 units) CO11
    Survey of the origins and development of Turkish society from the Ottoman conquest to present day Turkey, focusing on history, culture, politics, and society, with field trips in Istanbul as the focal point of this study abroad course.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. interpret the history of several major civilizations in Turkey from the conquest of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) to the Ottoman Empire to the modern Republic of Turkey.
    2. study and explain the many diverse cultures and ethnic groups that have populated the geographic territory of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey (from the Balkans to the Middle East to North Africa and beyond).
    3. explore the intersection of several religions throughout the history of the region (from eastern orthodox Christianity to Islam and its various sects), including the role of religion in politics and secularism versus religious fundamentalism.
    4. examine and interpret the nature and dynamics of the modern Turkish economy within the context of globalization and the global political economy and its impact on Turkish society.
    5. evaluate Turkey’s political role in both Europe and the Middle East, including prospect for membership in the European Union and playing a greater leadership role in the Middle East.


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  • SOC 495 - Work and Occupations

    (3 units) CO10, CO13
    Examination of sociological theories and research on work-related issues, such as women and minorities in the workplace, occupational choice and socialization and career patterns.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; SOC 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify fundamental concepts and theories in studying work processes from a social science perspective, apply theories from previous courses in psychology and/or sociology, and demonstrate knowledge of social-scientific methods for studying human social relations in the domain of work and occupations.
    2. recognize characteristic similarities and differences between diverse social and cultural groups, and identify the ways in which such differences shape occupational experiences.
    3. use insights from different academic disciplines, explain how institutional arrangements maintain, enhance, or reduce levels of occupational attainment and social mobility, and analyze the sociological processes involved.
    4. integrate research and theory from different academic disciplines, identify and analyze issues concerning workers and policy challenges, especially as they concern equity and the mobility of disadvantaged groups.
    5. acquire scholarly knowledge about issues concerning workers and challenges, and effectively compose written texts, which systematically analyze the problems, critically evaluate different perspectives and approaches, and communicate possible conclusions.
    6. identify the similarities and differences of work and work issues as they confront workers and their families in different countries, evaluate their successes and challenges, analyze the social, economic and policy factors that shape these systems, and explain implications for creating a equitable society.


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  • SOC 496 - Senior Thesis in Sociology

    (3 units)
    Independent empirical research designed and carried out under direction of sociology faculty mentor.

    Prerequisite(s): Major in Sociology and instructor permission.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a researchable problem and translate it into a research proposal.
    2. demonstrate ability to carry out original empirical research.
    3. orally defend their research in a professional setting.


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  • SOC 497 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (1 to 3 units)
    Seminar on selected problems from the study of sociology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically discuss various issues in the specific topic area of the course and produce a term paper on a topic related to the course material.


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  • SOC 499 - Special Problems in Sociology

    (1 to 3 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read a number of books and articles in a specific area of study agreed upon by the student and instructor and discuss key topics and issues covered in the readings on a weekly basis.


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  • SOC 605 - Third-World Societies

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the social structure of Third-World societies in Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East in comparative historical perspective.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate and evaluate connections among national, regional and global development contexts of selected countries in the Third World.
    2. demonstrate how globalization impacts the development or underdevelopment of selected Third World Countries or entire regions (e.g. Africa, Asia or Latin America).
    3. identify, analyze and interpret connections of dominant development theories to strategies and policies of development in Third World Countries.
    4. identify and apply relevant theories and strategies of development to selected case studies in Third World Countries.


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  • SOC 609 - Gendered Violence

    (3 units)
    Class and gender as related to an analysis of violence, including battery, rape, stalking, “honor crimes”, genital mutilation and corporate violence. (SOC 609 and WMST 609 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply various theoretical perspectives to describe the intersectionality of gender and social class in violence.
    2. evaluate the relationship between approaches to dealing with gendered violence and the social barriers keeping us from addressing these.
    3. articulate and evaluate connections among local, national and international contexts as they apply to a range of forms of gendered violence.
    4. contextualize forms of gendered violence and responses to them in relation to historical and current global contexts.
    5. identify and apply multiple theoretical perspectives to a range of gendered forms of violence at the local, national and international levels.
    6. demonstrate understanding of the various theoretical perspectives from different disciplines as they apply to gendered violence.
    7. demonstrate how their own social location shapes their understanding and response to global gendered violence.
    8. demonstrate understanding of the debates and disagreements about various forms of gendered violence as these represent different political, social, and geographical realities of the various voices.


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  • SOC 611 - Films and Society

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to provide a sociological analysis of society and social relations through contemporary films. The course will examine the social content of selected films that address central social issues, focusing on diversity and equity based on class, race, gender, and other aspects of life in the U.S. and around the globe, including films on themes depicting real life experiences of people in America and elsewhere in the world, historically and today.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and understand the nature, dynamics, and contradictions of class, race, and gender inequality and its impact on social relations in contemporary American society through a critical analysis of contemporary films and documentaries.
    2. critically examine multiple theoretical perspectives on class, race, and gender that have broader historical dimensions and societal implications for diversity and equity through a critical analysis of contemporary films.
    3. demonstrate an appreciation of the impact of class, race, and gender relations that have broader economic and political consequences for diverse populations in the United States through a critical analysis of contemporary films and documentaries.
    4. identify major social events in films viewed about countries other than the U.S., and analyze their social surroundings, political environment, and popular responses to conditions confronted by diverse social groups amidst great adversities. 
    5. describe and analyze how people have altered the political landscape of their countries throughout the world and transformed social relations through collective political action, as conveyed in selected films viewed in this course.
    6. analyze and interpret the impact of class, race, and gender inequalities in contemporary American society and evaluate institutional efforts to achieve diversity and equity as conveyed in contemporary films and documentaries.
    7. explain how people in countries across the world have struggled for social justice and human rights to secure just and equitable societies free of class, race, and gender oppression, as observed in films and documentaries analyzed in this course.


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  • SOC 620 - Program Evaluation Research

    (3 units)
    Introduction to how to design and implement an evaluation of a community-, education-, health-, or social-based program. The course covers principles of program development, design, and evaluation. Students will learn how to apply theory in assessing strengths and weaknesses of a program. Current issues in program evaluation and future directions will be highlighted with an emphasis on applications in education, health, law, public policy, management, and administration.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify strengths and weaknesses of a program using knowledge from program evaluation methods and theory.
    2. reflect on their experience using theories, concepts, and topics learned in the course.
    3. identify ethical concerns related to program evaluations.
    4. design and propose a program evaluation for a specific program in their area of interest.


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  • SOC 624 - Race, Family, and Motherhood

    (3 units)
    Introduction to an intersectional perspective of motherhood and mothering by highlighting how Black, Indigenous, and mothers of color navigate interlocking structures of patriarchy, racial domination, and economic exploitation.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the theoretical conceptions of motherhood and mothering.
    2. analyze the of the social construction of the good mother/bad mother dichotomy.
    3. assess the intersectional influence of patriarchy, capitalism and racism on our understanding of motherhood/mothering.
    4. communicate diverse theoretical frameworks that draw on a rich body of interdisciplinary scholarship on racialized motherhood through class discussion and writing assignments.


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  • SOC 635 - Sociology of (Im)migration

    (3 units)
    Analysis of historical and contemporary migration and the long-term consequences throughout the world and with a particular focus on the United States. 

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify different factors that lead to migration as well as the types of migration.
    2. describe, interpret, and critique the main migration arguments and theories of incorporation.
    3. explain the varied experiences of first and second generation (the children of immigrants) immigrants and immigrant communities.
    4. describe the history of American immigration policy.
    5. demonstrate an understanding of how immigration and immigration policy relate to national identities, citizenship, and racial formations.
    6. communicate diverse theoretical frameworks that draw on a rich body of sociological scholarship on immigration through class discussion and writing assignments.


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  • SOC 653 - Gender and Society

    (3 units)
    Analysis of gender identity and gender structure from various theoretical perspectives, including social-psychological and structural. Focus on the relationship between gender, culture and social structure.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze and interpret information about social rules and political and social biases in their own society that affect the experiences of marginalized and centered groups.
    2. describe and investigate social issues related to gender diversity and equity using a sociological lens.
    3. describe how sex and gender are socially constructed categories by exploring what gives them meaning, how the categories are maintained or transformed, and how they are related to concerns of equity.
    4. analyze and articulate how sex and gender are distinct from and intersect with other major axes of social identity and life, such as class, race, and sexuality in relation to your own life experiences and the experiences of non-dominant or marginalized groups within the U.S.


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  • SOC 657 - Society and Health

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the social determinants of health, including the way in which social structure produces varying patterns of health and illness.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. outline health inequalities in U.S. society according to social class, race, ethnicity, and gender.
    2. apply sociological theory to explain the social determinants of physical health and illness and corresponding health inequalities in U.S. society.
    3. synthesize and integrate knowledge of the social sources of physical health and illness and corresponding health inequalities in the U.S. with respect to specific domains of social life, such as work or family.


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  • SOC 658 - Sociology of Mental Health

    (3 units)
    Overview of sociological perspective on causes and consequences of mental health and illness.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. outline inequalities in the distribution of mental illnesses in U.S. society according to social class, race, ethnicity, and gender.
    2. apply sociological theory to explain the social determinants of mental illness and corresponding mental health inequalities in U.S. society.
    3. synthesize and integrate knowledge of the social determinants of mental illness and corresponding mental health inequalities in U.S. society with respect to specific domains of social life, such as work or family.


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  • SOC 660 - Critical Sociology

    (3 units)
    Analysis of critical perspectives in sociology with focus on theory of knowledge, idealism vs. materialism, levels of analysis, and domain assumptions of social scientific methodology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the central concepts of critical sociology and the sociological imagination.
    2. demonstrate how critical sociological theories can address real world social problems.
    3. provide a critique of societal issues and suggest alternative forms of social organization to address pressing societal problems.


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  • SOC 663 - Social Psychology of Education

    (3 units)
    Effects on learning of such social psychological factors as family, social class, school social structure, classroom structure, and allocation of the teacher role are considered.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify fundamental concepts and theories in studying educational processes from a social science perspective, apply theories from previous courses in psychology and/or sociology, and demonstrate knowledge of social-scientific methods for studying human social relations in the educational domain.
    2. recognize characteristic similarities and differences between diverse social and cultural groups, and identify the ways in which such differences shape achievement, attainment and educational systems.
    3. use insights from different academic disciplines, explain how institutional arrangements maintain, enhance or reduce levels of achievement, and analyze the social-psychological processes involved.
    4. integrate research and theory from different academic disciplines, identify and analyze educational problems and policy challenges, especially as they concern equality and the achievement of disadvantaged groups.
    5. demonstrate scholarly knowledge about educational problems and challenges, and effectively compose written texts, which systematically analyze the problems, critically evaluate different perspectives and approaches, and communicate possible conclusions.
    6. identify the similarities and differences between the educational systems of different countries, evaluate their successes and challenges, analyze the social, economic and policy factors that shape these systems, and explain implications for academic achievement.


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  • SOC 680 - The Family

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the family as a social institution in historical and social-political context. Examination of sociological and social psychological theories on family structure and process.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare and contrast family theories and frameworks and apply their concepts in the study of families and intimate relationships.
    2. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of theories, frameworks and research methodologies and their use in studying diverse forms of families and intimate relationships.
    3. identify domains of public and private families and describe their intersection.
    4. synthesize and integrate information on the role of social class, race/ethnicity, gender and their intersectionality to analyze the experiences of families in diverse contexts and various cultures/societies.
    5. analyze the issues, stressors, and contexts facing contemporary families in relation to institutions, structures, social policies and family processes.


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  • SOC 683 - Family Violence

    (3 units)
    Examination and critical analysis of major theoretical perspectives on family violence. Analysis of current issues and debates in family violence. (SOC 683 and WMST 686 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze and interpret the scholarship in the area of family violence in a diverse range of family forms.
    2. integrate and synthesize the readings, lectures and other class materials to demonstrate their understanding of the complex relationship between family violence and the cultural and social contexts in which it occurs.
    3. criticize and apply theoretical perspectives on family violence and show as they reveal the impact of race, class and gender intersectionality.
    4. explain the significance of power differentials in the construction and application of policies, laws and assumptions about family violence and evaluate their impact on marginalized and central populations.


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  • SOC 684 - Sociology of Death and Dying

    (3 units)
    Examines loss in personal relationships and society; emphasis placed on grief experiences, roles in dying, stratification, institutions, ethics, and ending or prolonging life.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the ethical principles, beliefs, and values advanced by various religions or cultures as applied to issues of grief, mourning, ending or prolonging life.
    2. articulate why a specific course of action is ethically defensible in decisions to end or prolong life.
    3. assess their own moral and ethical values and beliefs within the social context of life and symbolic immortality.
    4. identify and discuss issues related to illness, bereavement, death, and dying policies and practices that can arise in institutional contexts, such as the workplace, military, healthcare, or educational settings.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of death, dying and grief across the lifespan within the roles and experiences of the individual, family, community and society.
    6. apply intersectional factors of race, class, gender, age, family, and sexual orientation to describe diverse experiences with grief and loss.
    7. identify the strengths and limitations of individual, family, and social theories of grief and loss processes or relationships.
    8. conceptualize and conduct a research project on a course related topic.


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  • SOC 690 - Class, Race and Gender

    (3 units)
    Analysis of society and social structure on the basis of inequalities along class, race, and gender lines to explain the nature and dynamics of social relations in contemporary American society.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and analyze the nature, dynamics, and contradictions of class, race, and gender inequality and its impact on social relations in contemporary American society.
    2. critically examine multiple theoretical perspectives on class, race, and gender that have broader historical dimensions and societal implications for equity.
    3. analyze and articulate the history and social complexities of class, race, and gender relations that have broader economic and political consequences for diverse populations.
    4. analyze and interpret the impact of class, race, and gender inequalities in contemporary American society and evaluate institutional efforts to achieve equity.


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  • SOC 693 - History, Culture, Politics, and Society in Turkey

    (3 units)
    Survey of the origins and development of Turkish society from the Ottoman conquest to present day Turkey, focusing on history, culture, politics, and society, with field trips in Istanbul as the focal point of this study abroad course.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. interpret the history of several major civilizations in Turkey from the conquest of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) to the Ottoman Empire to the modern Republic of Turkey.
    2. study and explain the many diverse cultures and ethnic groups that have populated the geographic territory of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey (from the Balkans to the Middle East to North Africa and beyond).
    3. explore the intersection of several religions throughout the history of the region (from eastern orthodox Christianity to Islam and its various sects), including the role of religion in politics and secularism versus religious fundamentalism.
    4. examine and interpret the nature and dynamics of the modern Turkish economy within the context of globalization and the global political economy and its impact on Turkish society.
    5. evaluate Turkey’s political role in both Europe and the Middle East, including prospect for membership in the European Union and playing a greater leadership role in the Middle East.


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  • SOC 695 - Work and Occupations

    (3 units)
    Examination of sociological theories and research on work-related issues, such as women and minorities in the workplace, occupational choice and socialization and career patterns.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the life experiences of minority groups in work and occupational settings.
    2. analyze the ways in which cultural groups differ and how such differences have influenced their participation in the workforce and the larger economy and society.
    3. articulate the ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect and influence individual and group life experiences in the workforce and the larger economy.
    4. integrate previous courses in history, women’s studies, ethnic studies, psychology, and sociology in order to observe and analyze individual and group experiences in the workforce and the issues we face locally, nationally, and globally.


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  • SOC 697 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (1 to 3 units)
    Seminar on selected problems from the study of sociology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically discuss various issues in the specific topic area of the course and produce a term paper on a topic related to the course material.


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  • SOC 699 - Special Problems in Sociology

    (1 to 3 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read a number of books and articles in a specific area of study agreed upon by the student and instructor and to discuss key topics and issues covered in the readings on a weekly basis.


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  • SOC 701 - Individual Reading

    (1 to 5 units)
    Supervised reading with regular conferences between student and instructor. (SOC 701 and SPSY 701 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Add Consent: Department Consent Required.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify major theories and research findings in the chosen area of literature.
    2. review and critically discuss important theoretical and empirical controversies in the chosen area of the literature.
    3. develop a paper or public presentation that is based on and includes a substantial review of the literature in the chosen area of the literature.


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  • SOC 702 - Graduate Research

    (1 to 5 units)
    Research projects in social psychology carried out under supervision. Maximum of 7 credits for masters students. Maximum of 9 credits for doctoral students in the interdisciplinary social psychology program. (SOC 702 and SPSY 702 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conceptualize a theory-based empirical research project in sociology or social psychology.
    2. choose and implement research methods and analytical techniques that are appropriate for their research questions and the nature of their project.
    3. communicate the theoretical and empirical foundation of their research project as well as its findings in a research report that is suitable for submission to a scholarly journal and/or for presentation at a professional conference.


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  • SOC 703 - Proseminar

    (1 unit)
    This course orients new graduate students to the department and discipline and promotes professional development.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Sociology graduate program or grad special status.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of departmental expectations for graduate students and graduate education.
    2. demonstrate preparation necessary for productive engagement in the department, discpline, and broader academic communities.
    3. demonstrate familiarity with different career options in sociology.


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  • SOC 704 - Seminar in Social Organization

    (3 units)
    Analysis of historical and contemporary forms of social organization in societies from a comparative macrosociological perspective.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine and identify historical and contemporary forms of social organization in different countries around the world.
    2. critically evaluate the relationship between class structure and social organization in different societies.
    3. demonstrate understanding of different types of societies based on the nature and dynamics of their social organization.


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  • SOC 705 - Seminar in Social Theory

    (3 units)
    Development of social theory from classical writings in the 19th century to contemporary developments with emphasis on how theories are constructed, deconstructed, critiqued, and refined.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify central concepts and perspectives in social theory.
    2. critically analyze and apply social theories to contemporary social issues.
    3. construct and deconstruct social theories through the use of causal modeling.
    4. create a comprehensive theoretical model for a contemporary social issue.


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  • SOC 706 - Intermediate Statistics I

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of statistical inference with special emphasis on probability, parametric and nonparametric techniques including simple and complex analysis of variance, multiple comparison techniques and trend analysis.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. organize data, identify and distinguish case/units from variables, justify choice of statistics, compute statistics, identify results, design and create peer-review journal quality graphics/visualizations and tables for descriptive statistics, report and
    2. make basic probability calculations, identify and generate classic probability distributions; compare sample data to the normal distribution, evaluate the degree of similarity and defend that evaluation.
    3. provide a foundation (including interpreting a verbal description of a research problem into statistical terms); formulate hypotheses; recognize and critique hypotheses in journal articles; evaluate alternative candidate statistics with respect to their p
    4. compute the statistical analyses chosen in SLO 3; identify relevant estimates in output of a statistical package; identify implications of the results for the hypotheses; design and create peer-review-journal-quality graphics and tables; estimate and inte


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  • SOC 707 - Intermediate Statistics II

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of statistical inference with special emphasis on multivariate models, including multiple and partial regression, factor analysis, path analysis and discriminant function analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and create cutting-edge-quality graphics/visualizations (including simulations) and tables for all the statistics in the course using spreadsheets, statistical packages and special purpose programming.
    2. report and interpret all the statistics in the course in writing and in presentation format at a graduate level.
    3. translate a research problem into statistical terms); formulate hypotheses; evaluate alternative candidate statistics with respect to their precision, their robustness, and their compliance with assumptions, especially concerning distributions of residuals. Distinguish serious and trivial consequences of assumption violation. Defend their choice.
    4. identify central tendency and dispersion components in the formulas of all the statistics in the course.
    5. compute statistics in the regression family (OLS, WLS, GLS, and multi-level analysis), factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory) and principal components, and beginning cluster analysis and discriminant analysis using a statistical package; identify relevant estimates in output of a statistical package; identify implications of the results for the hypotheses; estimate and interpret the magnitudes of associations using both estimates, first differences and confidence intervals.


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  • SOC 708 - Qualitative Research Methods

    (3 units)
    This course will train students to conduct rigorous qualitative sociological research studies. Qualitative methodologies will include but are not limited to: ethnography, in-depth interviewing, and content analysis.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate fluency in the application of foundational concepts, theories, and methodologies in the qualitative tradition in sociology.
    2. conduct and assess a diversity of qualitative methods and associated theoretical, ethical, and pragmatic issues.
    3. conduct qualitative research that is descriptively rich, theoretically illuminating, and, ultimately, publishable.


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  • SOC 710 - History of Social Thought

    (3 units)
    Development of social thought from earlier times to the beginning of the 20th century, with emphasis on social theorists of the late 19th century.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify central concepts and perspectives in classical social theory.
    2. compare and contrast competing classical theoretical perspectives.
    3. critically analyze and apply classical social theories to real world issues.


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  • SOC 711 - Contemporary Social Theory

    (3 units)
    Development of social theory in the 20th century with emphasis on recent developments in contemporary sociological theory.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify central concepts and perspectives in contemporary sociological theory.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of major contemporary theories and critique them from diverse perspectives.
    3. apply various contemporary social theories to address current social issues.


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  • SOC 717 - Comparative Historical Methods

    (3 units)
    Macrosociological analysis of variations in social structure through the use of cross-cultural historical data. Application of qualitative and quantitative methods in comparative historical research.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify various tools of comparative-historical methods to conduct research on a topic of interest.
    2. develop a research proposal through the use of the comparative-historical method.
    3. apply the methodological tools and techniques of comparative historical research to the study of cross-cultural phenomena.


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  • SOC 718 - Research Methods in Social Psychology

    (3 units)
    Theory construction and application of research methods in social psychology. (HDFS 718, PSY 718 and SOC 718 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with a variety of research techniques commonly employed by social psychologists, including experimental design, survey research, and a variety of other quantitative and qualitative methods.
    2. analyze research questions and hypotheses, selecting appropriate research method(s) to test these questions/hypotheses.
    3. generate hypotheses and research questions in individual research interest areas.
    4. combine research questions and interests with appropriate research designs.


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  • SOC 719 - Research Methods in Sociology

    (3 units)
    Examination of methodological issues and practices in sociology including creation of theory, research design and measurement, and various techniques of observation and data collection.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. adapt their research interests into researchable questions.
    2. select the appropriate social science methodology(ies) with which to study their research questions.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of a wide spectrum of quantitative and qualitative social science methodologies as well as their relative strengths and weaknesses.


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  • SOC 720 - Seminar in Class Structure

    (3 units)
    Examination of major theories of social class and analysis of class structure in different societal settings.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify social classes and class conflict based on a set of criteria that define social relations.
    2. demonstrate their understanding of class, class relations, and class consciousness.
    3. compare and contrast conflicting viewpoints regarding social class and class structure.


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  • SOC 721 - Political Sociology

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in political sociology. Theories of the state and analysis of its origins, development, and role in society.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the major theories of political power and the state and apply them to past and current societies.
    2. articulate the relationship between social class and political power through an examination of major institutions in society.
    3. apply their knowledge of political processes to the study of the state in various societies around the world.


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  • SOC 722 - Attitudes: Structures, Function and Change

    (3 units)
    History, theory, assessment, empirical principles and current research. Attitude components; functions served by attitudes; related constructs; attitudes, psychology, processes and actions; attitude change. (PSY 722 and SOC 722 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to doctoral program in psychology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to attitudes, and describe major insight from different areas of attitudes research.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on attitudes.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on attitudes.


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  • SOC 723 - Sociology of Religion

    (3 units)
    This course explores important empirical and theoretical topics in the sociology of religion. The course covers classical and contemporary social scientific paradigms describing what religion is and what it does, prominent scholarly debates in the field, and important empirical and theoretical insights from contemporary social scientific research on religion.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe, compare, and contrast varying social scientific paradigms on what religion is and what it does.
    2. explain, compare, and critique prominent theories about religious vitality and decline.
    3. identify important historical trends in religion, both in the U.S. and globally.
    4. critically evaluate social scientific literature on religious social issues.


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  • SOC 725 - Socialization

    (3 units)
    Social psychological approaches to the individual, including field theory, theories of balance and congruency, and other conceptual approaches to social perception, interpersonal attraction and stability of personality.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to human socialization, and describe major insight from different areas of socialization research.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on human socialization.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on socialization.


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  • SOC 726 - Interpersonal Transactions

    (3 units)
    Basic processes of social interaction including person perception, communication, attraction and power in social relationships.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to interpersonal behavior, and describe major insight from different areas devoted to the study of interpersonal interaction.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on interpersonal behavior and human interaction.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on interpersonal behavior and human interaction.


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  • SOC 727 - Group Behavior

    (3 units)
    Analysis of behavior in small and intermediate size groups, including organizational behavior and intergroup relations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to intergroup behavior and group processes, and describe major insight from various fields of research.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on intergroup behavior and group processes.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on intergroup behavior and group processes.


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  • SOC 728 - Collective Behavior and Mass Society

    (3 units)
    Analysis of social behavior at the societal level, including attitude formation, mass communication, crowd behavior and social movements. (SOC 728 and GRI 728 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the major theories of social movement development/emergence as well as how social movements affect society.
    2. identify and describe historical and contemporary social movements in the U.S. and abroad.
    3. articulate in written form the relevance of theories and research in the field of social movement studies to a unique topic of interest.


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  • SOC 729 - Ethnic and Race Relations

    (3 units)
    Examination of major theories and concepts of ethnic and race relations and the analysis of causes and consequences of ethnic and racial inequality.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the major theories of race and ethnic relations and explain these within the context of American society.
    2. identify the root causes of racism and ethnocentrism and understand the various manifestations of racial oppression in society.
    3. explain the relationship between race/ethnicity, gender, and class, in society and their intersectionality.


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  • SOC 730 - Political Economy of Development

    (3 units)
    Examination of theoretical and methodological issues in development studies. Analysis of problems of development confronting less-developed societies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the competing theories in political economy and economic development.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the relationship between politics and economics.
    3. understand and apply their knowledge of political economy to address important policy initiatives.


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  • SOC 731 - Advanced Design and Data Analysis

    (3 units)
    Training in advanced statistical methods for the social and behavioral science. Focus is on advanced regression techniques and multi-level modeling, and their practical application.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 707  or SOC 707 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and application of a range of advanced statistical techniques.
    2. demonstrate in the implementation of advanced statistical analyses using appropriate statistics package of their choosing.
    3. use a set of advanced statistical analyses as the basis of writing empirical research reports devoted to the test of hypotheses and the advancement of theoretical propositions.


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  • SOC 732 - Social Psychology and Culture

    (3 units)
    Overview of the ways in which cultural influences help shape human social thinking, values, and behavior.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to the social psychological study of culture, and describe major insight from different research fields devoted to the study of human culture.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on culture.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on culture.


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  • SOC 733 - Social Cognition

    (3 units)
    General principles of how people process information and make sense of their social environment; applications to social judgement, motivation, interaction, relationships, stereotyping and intergroup relations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to social cognition, and describe major insight from different areas of social-cognitive research.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on human cognition in its social context.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on social cognition.


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  • SOC 734 - Social Psychology of Gender

    (3 units)
    Examination of major social psychological theories and research on gender issues throughout the life course. Emphasis is on gender differences with regard to socialization and its consequences. (PSY 734 and SOC 734 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to the social psychology of gender, and describe major insight from different areas of gender research.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on gender.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on gender.


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  • SOC 735 - Social Norms and Deviance

    (3 units)
    An examination of social psychological processes related to the influence of social norms on behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to doctoral program in psychology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and compare the dominant theories on social deviance and conformity.
    2. critically assess the value of the theoretical perspectives on conformity and deviance as they relate to class, race and gender.
    3. critically analyze the applicability of theoretical perspectives to contemporary and historical forms of social deviance and conformity.


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  • SOC 736 - Social Change

    (3 units)
    Theories of social change and their application to the comparative analysis of social transformation over the historical process.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify major theories of social change and transformation of society, historically and today.
    2. articulate the relationship between social class, political power, and social change and identify when such change occurs in specific societies.
    3. identify various forms of social change and assess their success or failure through an analysis of societies in which such change has occurred.


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  • SOC 737 - Survey Research Methods

    (3 units)
    Strategies and techniques of survey research, including planning, sampling, questionnaire construction, coding and data analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with the many facets of total survey error including coverage error, sampling error, and measurement error.
    2. design an original survey including stating survey objectives, selecting a mode(s), designing a sampling strategy, and writing a survey.
    3. design survey objectives with planned data analyses in mind.


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  • SOC 739 - Advanced Social Psychology I

    (3 units)
    Critical examination of selected major sociological and psychological theories in social psychology, including a review of selected developing areas of social psychology. (PSY 739 and SOC 739 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain major theories in social psychology.
    2. explain methods of research and statistical analysis used in major lines of research in social psychology.
    3. describe the varying positions and evidence for those positions regarding current controversies in social psychology.
    4. identify appropriate topics for future research in the area.


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  • SOC 740 - Advanced Social Psychology II

    (3 units)
    Critical examination of selected major sociological and psychological theories in social psychology, including a review of selected developing areas of social psychology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe, compare and critically analyze important theories, concepts and findings pertaining to each topic of this team-taught course.
    2. integrate theories and findings from different areas of social psychology and develop an original approach to research questions of their own choosing.
    3. communicate original thoughts and ideas on the topics of the course effectively, and use writing as a means of critical reflection and integration.


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  • SOC 746 - Social Psychology and Law

    (3 units)
    Examination of social psychological processes as they affect legal systems, including studies of jury behavior, procedural justice, plea bargaining and alternative dispute resolution. (PSY 746 and SOC 746 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to doctoral program in psychology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to the social psychology of law, and describe major insight from different areas of legal research.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in social psychological research on law and justice-relevant processes.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to social psychological research on law.


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  • SOC 750 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3 units)
    Consideration of selected topics in sociology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify important theories, findings and controversies pertaining to the topic of the course, and describe major insight based on sociological research on this topic.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with major empirical research methods in sociological research on the topic of this course.
    3. demonstrate analytical skills in examining and critiquing theory and research pertaining to sociological research on the topic of this course.


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  • SOC 764 - Special Topics in Social Psychology

    (3 units)
    Consideration of selected current research problems and conceptual issues in social psychology. (PSY 764, SOC 764 and SPSY 764 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain major theories applicable to the area.
    2. explain the status of the research literature related to the major theories and issues of the area.
    3. explain research methods used to investigate the issues in question.
    4. identify appropriate topics for future research in the area.


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  • SOC 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 to 3 units)
    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. (SOC 795 and SPSY 795 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate that they have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of contemporary theory and existing research findings in the area of their dissertation research.
    2. provide an analysis of contemporary problems and controversies in the area of their thesis or dissertation research, and articulate the implications of these problems and controversies for their thesis or dissertations research.
    3. demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of methodological approaches in the area of their thesis or dissertation research, and critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.


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  • SOC 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    DISSERTATION. (SOC 799 and SPSY 799 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify a novel research project that will extend knowledge in and have a strong impact on relevant areas of social and behavioral research.
    2. review the literature related to their chosen dissertation topic, synthesize and critically evaluate it, and derive from it novel research questions and hypotheses.
    3. carry out an advanced, independent, and multifaceted research project on topic of their choice.
    4. communicate and defend the results of the dissertation research in writing and in an oral presentation.


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  • SOC 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Spanish
  

  • SPAN 111 - First Year Spanish I

    (4 units)
    Introduction to basic Spanish language structures and cultural topics with a focus on development of communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For beginners only.

    Prerequisite(s): Spanish Placement Score 0-178.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe themselves and their extended and immediate family.
    2. talk about time, days of the week, seasons of the year, the weather, likes and dislikes.
    3. describe university life and shopping experiences.
    4. produce written and spoken dialogue in the present and planned future.
    5. articulate in writing their understanding of significant dialectical variants of the Spanish language.
    6. identify geography and culture of selected Spanish-speaking countries.
    7. compare U.S. and Hispanic/Latin cultures in regards to daily schedules, shopping and dressing, living accommodations, student life, and family activities/roles.


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  • SPAN 112 - First Year Spanish II

    (4 units)
    Continues introduction to basic Spanish language structures and cultural topics with a focus on proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 111  or a Spanish Placement score over 178.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe leisure activities, holidays, foods, and traveling.
    2. talk about the seasons and the weather.
    3. discuss likes and dislikes.
    4. produce written and spoken dialogue narrating past events.
    5. identify geography and culture of selected Spanish-speaking countries.
    6. compare U.S. and Hispanic/Latin cultures in regards to celebrated occasions, tipping, and other customs in restaurants and hotels.


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  • SPAN 211 - Second Year Spanish I

    (3 units)
    Study at the intermediate level of Spanish language structures and culture with continues emphasis on proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 112  or a Spanish Placement score of 320 or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. give directions and orders.
    2. talk about feelings and uncertainty.
    3. discuss wishes and desires.
    4. express hypothetical events.
    5. produce written and spoken dialogue about past experience.
    6. identify geography and culture of selected Spanish-speaking countries.
    7. compare U.S. and Hispanic/Latin cultures in regards to technology, the arts, living in the country, automobiles, sentimental relationships, stages of life, and how news and the government function.


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  • SPAN 212 - Second Year Spanish II

    (3 units)
    Intermediate-level study of Spanish structures with an emphasis on listening, writing, reading, and conversation. Completion of SPAN 212  satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement and counts toward a minor in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 211  or a Spanish Placement score of 347 or more or SAT Spanish Subject Test score of 600 or more.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehension of spoken Spanish well enough to recognize the main idea and some detail from video material.
    2. talk about everyday topics, such as school, work, and interests.
    3. read literary texts and respond to them orally and in writing.
    4. produce written compositions on a variety of everyday topics.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of the basic rules of Spanish grammar and use them in writing and speaking.
    6. produce written and spoken dialogue about present, past, and hypothetical situations.
    7. explain cultural values of the Hispanic world as well as the underlying similarities and differences among cultures.


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  • SPAN 221 - Iberia and Its Cultures

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the nationalities and cultures of Iberia; emphasis on the Spanish state, through geographical, historical, socio-economic and artistic issues. Taught in English. Readings in Spanish required of Spanish majors.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • SPAN 222 - Hispanic-America and Its Culture

    (3 units) CO11
    Introduction to and general survey of the culture and civilization of Hispanic-American nations. Taught in English; no knowledge of Spanish required.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop rudimentary knowledge of Hispanic American geographical, historical and political movements.
    2. demonstrate awareness of traditions and institutions in Spanish and Hispanic American culture (i.e. music, sports, food, religion, etc.).
    3. identify various musical styles and rhythms found in Spanish-speaking world.
    4. exhibit an understanding of the obstacles created by colonial history in Hispanic America that have hindered economic stability.
    5. recall basic characteristics of relevant political and historical figures and cultural groups.
    6. engage in multiple modes of self-expression and communication via blogs and discussion boards.
    7. reflect on social values and engage in cross-cultural inquiry.
    8. synthesize knowledge gained from coursework in order to produce an original work.


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  • SPAN 226 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

    (3 units)
    Intended for students who have a Spanish language background but little or no formal training. Emphasis on writing skills, grammar and vocabulary enrichment. Not open to students who have credit for SPAN 211 -SPAN 212 . Completion of SPAN 227  satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an expanded linguistics repertoire that includes an academic variety of written and spoken Spanish.
    2. read and respond critically to the literary text in writing.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the rules of Spanish grammar and orthography.
    4. demonstrate a deepened understanding of Hispanic culture in Latin America and make the connection with the culture of Latinos in the USA.


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  • SPAN 227 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    (3 units)
    Intended for students who have a Spanish language background but little or no formal training. Emphasis on writing skills, grammar and vocabulary enrichment. Not open to students who have credit for SPAN 211 -SPAN 212 . Completion of SPAN 227 satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize dialectical variances in order to use formal and informal varieties of Spanish according to different contexts.
    2. articulate and express ideas in an academic variety of oral and written Spanish.
    3. critically apply concepts central to the interpretation of literary texts.
    4. correctly apply the rules of Spanish orthography, including diacritical marks, in their writing.
    5. demonstrate familiarity with the basic rules of Spanish grammar and orthography relating to regular and irregular subjective and command form verbs.
    6. compare and contrast the linguistic and grammatical aspects of academic Spanish and English.
    7. demonstrate a deepened understanding of Hispanic culture in Latin America while connecting it with Latino culture of in the United States.


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  • SPAN 303 - The Study of Language: Myths and Concepts

    (3 units) CO10
    This course will examine common language myths and linguistic concepts to evaluate them critically and examine how language myths can negatively affect the lives groups such as linguistic minorities.

    Recommended Preparation: SPAN 211  or any other third semester language course.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the similarities and differences between languages and language learning contexts in a systematic manner.
    2. critically evaluate common language ideas and myths.
    3. demonstrate understanding of various fundamental concepts about language via written essays and oral presentations.
    4. articulate the way in which language myths influence the lives of groups of people (e.g. linguistic minorities).
    5. integrate information related to linguistic myths and contemporary issues such as linguistic discrimination.


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  • SPAN 305 - Spanish Composition I

    (3 units)
    Syntax and idiomatic usage. Course not intended for heritage or native speakers of Spanish (please enroll in SPAN 307).

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. correctly apply the rules of Spanish orthography, including diacritical marks, in their writing.
    2. produce correct expressions using ser / estar,preterite / imperfect, prepositions (por / para), and the subjunctive mood.
    3. compose essays with a clearly organized structure while applying the transition words, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical lessons covered by the course.


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  • SPAN 306 - Spanish Composition II

    (3 units)
    Syntax and idiomatic usage. Not intended for heritage or native speakers of Spanish (please enroll in SPAN 307).

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. produce correct sentences using the imperfect subjunctive mood, conditional, and perfect tenses.
    2. express complex coordinated concepts through the use of relative pronouns.
    3. place adjectives before or after nouns appropriately to produce the desired meanings.
    4. compose essays with a clearly organized structure while applying the vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical lessons covered in the course.


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  • SPAN 307 - Writing for Spanish Heritage Speakers

    (3 units)
    This course emphasizes reading and writing in a way that capitalizes prior contact with the language. It expands on language competence through vocabulary building, grammar review, spelling and punctuation, and writing strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 227  or placement.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. correctly apply the rules of Spanish orthography, including diacritical marks, in their writing.
    2. compose essays with a clearly organized structure while applying the transition words, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical lessons covered by the course.
    3. apply basic rules of Spanish grammar.
    4. demonstrate a deepened understanding of Hispanic culture in Latin America while connecting it with Latino culture of in the United States.


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  • SPAN 309 - Spanish Conversation

    (3 units) CO11
    Development of oral proficiency through communicative situations.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 211  or SPAN 226 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate command of everyday Spanish vocabulary.
    2. identify, write, and discuss important social and cultural issues facing Spanish-speaking countries today.
    3. compare and contrast some of the main issues that distinguish Hispanic and American cultural and social practices.
    4. discuss the issues related to the topics studied throughout the course and critically examine connections among them.
    5. produce detailed analyses of current events of their choice on domestic, Hispanic, and international issues, incorporating the new vocabulary and a discussion of the relevance of the article to course concepts.
    6. apply their knowledge of these areas in their presentations, focusing on cultural and social practices of Spanish-speaking countries and those of the United States.


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  • SPAN 310 - Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills

    (1 to 3 units)
    Development of oral proficiency through communicative situations. Not intended for native speakers. Maximum of 6 credits. Only 3 credits count toward major or minor. Available for University Studies Abroad Consortium only.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • SPAN 312 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to Spanish phonetic theory and phonology with extensive practice on syllabification, transcription, production and a review of the Spanish spelling system and accent marks.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 211  or SPAN 226 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. reduce and preferably eliminate the American accent in spoken Spanish, through verbal dialogues with your professor and fellow students.
    2. describe the sounds of Spanish based upon an understanding of how Spanish is articulated verbally.
    3. describe in writing, and verbally, the phonemes and allophones of Spanish.
    4. explain when called upon, the basic Spanish syllabic structure and the Spanish stress system.
    5. produce a graphic representation of Spanish sounds using phonetic symbols.
    6. transcribe Spanish words or sentences using phonetic symbols.
    7. articulate in writing your understanding of significant dialectical variants of the Spanish language.


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  • SPAN 313 - Spanish in the U.S.

    (3 units) CO10, CO13
    This course focuses on issues related to the Spanish spoken in the U.S. including heritage speaker bilingualism and language acquisition, exploring how prevalent misconceptions affect the lives of Spanish-speaking people in the U.S.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; SPAN 226  or SPAN 305  or Co-requisite: SPAN 227 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. interpret data, synthesize arguments, think analytically about sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic phenomena found in U.S. Spanish-speaking communities.
    2. summarize fundamental notions of the study of language in contact.
    3. identify and critique misconceptions about bi/multilingualism, language contact, and language change.
    4. articulate ways in which misconceptions about bi/multilingualism have affected educational policies in the U.S.
    5. analyze social conditions in order to formulate solutions for problems related to multi/bilingual education for bilingual communities.
    6. discuss how language shapes and is shaped by one’s identity through its intersections with social variables such as age, gender, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
    7. carry out and transcribe an ethnographic interview with a native/heritage speaker of Spanish.


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  • SPAN 315 - Introduction to Translation

    (3 units)
    General principles and practice of translation. Translation from English into Spanish and vice-versa.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305  or SPAN 306  or SPAN 307  or SPAN 313 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of basic theoretical notions in the field of translation.
    2. apply basic translation techniques to written texts in English and Spanish.
    3. recognize differences in terminology between linguistics and translation.
    4. identify basic grammatical categories that are relevant for a successful translation of English into Spanish.
    5. demonstrate ability to properly use a bilingual dictionary for the purpose of translation.


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  • SPAN 316 - Business Spanish

    (3 units) CO11
    Development of competence in terminology and syntax of Spanish as the language is used in the world of economics, business administration, markets and related topics. Emphasis on analytical comparison of the culture experience in global context.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212  or SPAN 227 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate proficiency in the four basic language skills–listening, speaking, reading, and writing–to succeed in the Spanish business professional world.
    2. utilize systematic methods to search for, collect, organize, and evaluate information.
    3. critically evaluate the methods, context, findings or arguments that produced that information.
    4. formulate conclusions based on their own analysis of the information.


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  • SPAN 317 - Interpretation I

    (3 units)
    General concepts, principles, and techniques of interpreting. Overview and basic practice of sight, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Interpretation from English into Spanish and vice versa.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305  or SPAN 307 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify basic theoretical notions in the field of interpretation.
    2. apply basic interpretation techniques in English and Spanish.
    3. discuss cultural issues specific to the field of interpretation.
    4. identify appropriate techniques specifically needed for sight, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation.


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  • SPAN 318 - Spanish for the Professions

    (3 units)
    Continued development of Spanish emphasizing usage in specific areas of the professions (criminal justice, medicine, counseling, banking) and familiarizes students with the professional culture in the Hispanic world.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212  or SPAN 227 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize and identify cross-cultural professional practices and etiquette in the US, Latin America, and Spain.
    2. utilize specialized vocabulary in student-centered activities that simulate social and professional interactions.
    3. apply critical thinking skills through research and discussion of specialized texts and Internet resources.
    4. compose professional documents using analytical and persuasive language, employing accurate grammar and structure.
    5. prepare formal oral presentations on content-based material in a coherent and professional manner.


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  • SPAN 321 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

    (3 units) CO11
    Customs and lifestyles of the Spanish past and present. Focus on geographic, historical, socio-economic and artistic aspects of Spain. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): One SPAN course at the 300 level or above.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss, identify and reflect on the history, customs, values, languages, religions, ethnicities, and other cultural aspects of Spain and its people, and analyze how they compare to the US.
    2. describe and analyze the perceptions, viewpoints, and life experiences of people in Spain. Compare and contrast cultural aspects (including morals, biases, social norms, and world views) of Spain with those of the United States.
    3. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to the historical and current context between Spain and the US, including issues of race, gender, and equality.
    4. demonstrate how local and global contexts of ideas or events result in nuanced understandings of contemporary and/or historical ideas, events, or experiences.


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  • SPAN 322 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization

    (3 units) CO11
    Spanish American culture and civilization influences and manifestations in history, art, traditions, and culture.  Includes analysis of cultural representations across the different countries of Spanish America. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): One SPAN course at the 300 level or above.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate and evaluate connections among local, national, and international contexts.
    2. analyze multiple connections between geographically and/or temporally distant places and periods.
    3. demonstrate how local and global contexts of ideas or events affect understandings of contemporary and/or historical ideas, events, or issues.
    4. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical and current global contexts.
    5. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events and their global contexts.
    6. identify and apply multiple perspectives pertaining to global issues.


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  • SPAN 323 - Chicano/U.S. Latino Culture

    (3 units) CO10
    Social, historical, political and cultural production of Chicano/Latino people in the U.S. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): One SPAN course numbered 300-499.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine the history, customs, and world views of Chicana/o and Latina/o people in the United States by reading, viewing, and analyzing primary historical and cultural texts.
    2. identify key historical, cultural, and political events/figures relevant to the course content.
    3. define and explain the differences between the various terms used to describe this ethnic group (Chicana/o, Latina/o, Hispana/o, Hispanic, Raza, Pocha/o, Mestiza/o, etc.).
    4. define and explain various concepts relevant to the course content (Aztlan, borderlands, mestizaje, Spanglish, rasquache, joteria, etc.).
    5. articulate informed perspectives on the major political and ideological debates that shaped the experience of Chicana/os and Latina/os in the United States, as well as their relationship with the dominant culture.
    6. articulate and awareness of the way immigration policies, discrimination, and oppression has shaped the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience and identity in the United States.
    7. critically analyze assigned texts (reading, films, videos, art, etc.) and information to identify cultural differences, cultural norms, and cultural biases in society.


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  • SPAN 350 - Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature

    (3 units) CO12
    Introduction to literary analysis of Spanish and Latin American texts (narrative, lyric, and drama), with emphasis on discerning the ethical and moral issues they contain.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305  or SPAN 307 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the main features of the four principal literary genres.
    2. accurately apply Spanish literary terminology in their analyses and explications of narrative, lyric poetry, and dramatic works.
    3. identify and analyze ethical issues evident in the narratives and dramatic works presented.
    4. articulate what makes a given course of action ethically defensible for a particular character and weigh it against alternative courses of action.
    5. assess their own ethical values and compare them with the values evidenced in the characters and situations presented.
    6. apply the rules of Spanish prosody to determine the meter and rhyme schemes of verses.
    7. develop cogent interpretations from narrative, lyric poetry, and dramatic works, and to express those interpretations in Spanish, orally and in writing.


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  • SPAN 353 - Masterworks of Spanish Peninsular Literature to 1700

    (3 units) CO11
    Study of selected works of the Spanish literature of the Iberian peninsula, including the Medieval and Golden Age periods.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350  or SPAN 354  or SPAN 355  or SPAN 356  or SPAN 357 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the subcultures, political contexts, cultural differences, and such issues as oppression within the history of medieval Spain.
    2. compare analytically the role of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in the development of Spanish and Hispanic culture.
    3. articulate connections from the past and evaluate the ways that historical and contemporary global problems affect their present.


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  • SPAN 354 - Masterworks of Spanish Peninsular Literature, 1700-Present

    (3 units) CO11
    Study of selected works of the Spanish literature of the Iberian peninsula, from 1700 to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350  or SPAN 353  or SPAN 355  or SPAN 356  or SPAN 357 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to read and discuss Spanish literary texts of considerable complexity in the historical conditions of their production, and the ability to write essays with adequate control of structures and vocabulary.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the connections between different literary periods of contemporary Spanish literature and its historical background, as well as its local, national, and international contexts.
    3. demonstrate analytical and interpretative discipline, and the ability to formulate a critique of the works proposed in the calendar.
    4. demonstrate research skills and independent study methods that will allow them to further their intellectual inquiry on the Spanish literature and history.
    5. demonstrate awareness of and the ability to discuss cultural difference as well as the ability to adapt to a different cultural environment and reflect on that experience.
    6. demonstrate a reflexive knowledge of Spanish literature that will allow them to continue their process of learning beyond the period of formal instruction.


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  • SPAN 355 - Masterworks of Spanish American Literature to 1850

    (3 units) CO11
    Study of selected works of Spanish American literature, from the Colonial period through the mid-19th century.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350  or SPAN 353  or SPAN 354  or SPAN 356  or SPAN 357 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the subcultures, political contexts, cultural differences, and such issues as oppression within the history of early Spanish America.
    2. articulate connections the between colonial past and contemporary society.
    3. evaluate the ways in which a variety of historical conflicts influence and inform contemporary global problems and affect their current situation.
    4. examine the colonial relationship between Europeans and indigenous subjects and address such issues as race, class, gender, and national identity.


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  • SPAN 356 - Masterworks of Spanish American Literature 1850-Present

    (3 units) CO11
    Study of selected works of Spanish American literature from the mid-19th century to present.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350  or SPAN 353  or SPAN 354  or SPAN 355  or SPAN 357 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the subcultures, political contexts, cultural differences, and such issues as oppression and social justice in modern Spanish America.
    2. articulate connections between a variety of social conflicts in nineteenth and twentieth-century Spanish America and contemporary society.
    3. evaluate the ways in which a variety of historical conflicts influence and inform contemporary global problems and affect their current situation.


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  • SPAN 357 - Masterworks of Chicano/U.S. Latino Literature

    (3 units) CO10
    Study of selected works of Chicano/U.S. Latino contemporary literature. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350  or SPAN 353  or SPAN 354  or SPAN 355  or SPAN 356 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify key literary figures and movements relevant to the course content.
    2. identify the complex elements that are significant to the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience in the United States: history, values, politics, social class, customs, and practices.
    3. describe the perceptions, viewpoints, and life experiences of Chicana/o and Latina/o people in the United States by examining narratives that center on the experiences of members of this population.
    4. articulate an awareness of some of the diversity issues relevant to the content: race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, national origin, and others.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of the history, customs, world views, and other cultural markers of Chicana/o and Latina/o people in the United States.
    6. critically analyze the texts explored in the course.


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  • SPAN 400 - Service Learning in Spanish

    (3 units) CO14
    Through community-based service learning, introduction to Spanish-speaking communities, issues of interest to local Hispanic community, develops oral proficiency, facilitates student civic engagement.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the needs of a particular group of native speakers and to find the means to address it by becoming directly involved in the Hispanic community.
    2. work with a partner and serve as Spanish translators and/or interpreters.
    3. talk and write extensively about their experiences in the community and demonstrate improvement in their Spanish writing skills by maintaining a journal in Spanish documenting each visit to local sites.
    4. incorporate a list of reflection prompts into their journals written in Spanish.


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  • SPAN 410 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I

    (3 units)
    Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 306  or SPAN 307 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of major Spanish grammatical structures.
    2. choose among lexical options those which are appropriate for written expression.
    3. develop and apply effective strategies of expository writing.
    4. write compositions with increased lexical and grammatical accuracy and coherent organization.


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  • SPAN 411 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II

    (3 units)
    Improve expressive capabilities of advanced level students. Readings of various printed materials are analyzed with frequent writing assignments. Available for University Studies Abroad Consortium only.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 410 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. investigate different cultural issues involving interaction with local people.
    2. compose a written summary of the investigated issue.
    3. organize an oral presentation with audiovisuals to report the results of the investigation.
    4. demonstrate the tools needed to improve the coherence and the cohesion of their written work.
    5. identify and describe the generalization that rule language use.
    6. interpret and describe a literary work in depth with particular reference to its cultural keys.


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  • SPAN 412 - Advanced Translation

    (3 units)
    Theories of translation. Practice in translating fiction and non-fiction texts from English to Spanish and vice-versa.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 315 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of Translation Studies.
    2. recognize Spanish and English grammatical structures pertinent to translation.
    3. categorize and analyze linguistic and cultural notions important in translation.
    4. demonstrate their comprehension of the main principles of translations by translating texts in English (to be translated into Spanish) and Spanish (to be translated into English).


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