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Sociology
	SOC 309 - Topics in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies Units: 1 One hour lecture per week This course provides an introductory exposure to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered issues through lecture, presentation, activities, and discussion. Each semester a new topic of importance to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and/or queer individuals will be presented. Repeatable up to 3 units. Graded: Credit/No Credit
	SOC 310 - Research Methods in Sociology Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 303 /PSY 303 /POLS 303 Focuses on research design and the basic data analysis skills introduced in SOC 303 to examine quantitative and qualitative methods of research. Topics may include: survey research design, hypothesis formulation, questionnaire and interview design, interviewing techniques, scaling, sampling, data preparation and analysis of data. Research ethics and related topics are also addressed.
	SOC 322 - Sociology of Popular Culture (Cross-listed as ENGL 322, COMM 322) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 Examines popular culture from a sociological and a comparative perspective. Emphasizes the impact of mass media on individual behavior, marketing and consumption of amusements and entertainments in the domestic and global marketplace. Same as: ENGL 322 , COMM 322
	SOC 330 - Political Sociology (Cross-listed as POLS 330) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor Examines power and power structures at all levels of society. The roles of social classes, movements, and institutions in shaping the political process and social influences on political behavior are explored. Same as: POLS 330 GenEd: C3B, D, UDIGE
	SOC 331 - Narratives Of The Working Class (Cross-listed as ENGL 331, ECON 331) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor Examines the lives of working people using various thematic approaches and disciplinary methodologies. Materials include literature, film, and case studies. Graded: Graded Same as: ENGL 331, ECON 331 GenEd: C2, D, UDIGE
	SOC 342 - Internet-Based Social Networks (Cross-listed as COMM 342, COMP 342) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Explores the ongoing evolution of Internet based social networks using an interdisciplinary approach. Incorporates research from sociology, computer science, media studies, and philosophy to understand Internet based social networks, cultural and structural conditions of online communication, virtual identity construction, management of digital media, and the impact online social networks have on various institutions of society. Same as: COMM 342 , COMP 342 GenEd: B4, D, UDIGE
	SOC 348 - Healthy Aging (Cross-listed as NRS 348, PSY 348) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor Explores physical, cultural and psychosocial factors influencing health issues during the elderly years of life. Topics include aging stereotypes, cultural and family influences on the elderly, physiology of aging, lifestyles choices associated with healthy aging, and end of life care. Same as: NRS 348 , PSY 348 GenEd: D, E, UDIGE
	SOC 350 - Social Stratification Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 Analysis of the distribution of wealth, prestige, and power. Examines various approaches to the study of the causes of poverty, life chances of the poor, lifestyles of the wealthy, upward and downward mobility, and class and group conflict in society.
	SOC 352 - Social Movements Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 , SOC 202 The sociology of social movements analyzes the causes and consequences of organized social action. The course examines theories of social movements and a variety of case studies of movements. Particular movements studied vary by semester.
	SOC 360 - Race & Ethnicity Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 This course examines issues of race, religion, ethnic relations and power in the U.S. and elsewhere. Power, prejudice, and discrimination relating to minority status are emphasized.
	SOC 370 - Crime and Society Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 , SOC 202 Examination of forms, causes and the extent of crime in the United States. Focuses on why people break the law, the genesis of norms, and how the law is applied.
	SOC 372 - Urban Sociology Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 Studies cities and urbanization, including processes of growth and change, the structuring of social space, dynamics of social inequality and the recent conflicts. Addresses processes of suburbanization, issues of race and diversity in the spatial and political dynamics of metropolitan areas, and the phenomenon of global cities.
	SOC 374 - Sociology of Organizations Units: 3 Three lecture hours per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 The sociological study of organizations addresses issues of organizational dynamics (internal processes, origins, development, collapse). This course introduces students to the several dominant perspectives on organizations (rational, natural, and open system perspectives), as well as newer institutionalist approaches focusing on culture and legitimacy.
	SOC 375 - Sociology of Music Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 or Consent of Instructor A variety of sociological perspectives are used to understand the social and cultural significance of music. Analysis will focus on processes of interpretation, the generation of social meanings, culturally constructed distinctions in taste and patterns of consumption, and societal conditions that foster innovation. Examples will be drawn from different styles of music and relevant social and historical contexts, ranging from hymns to hip hop, from classical sonatas to protest songs, and from professionally engineered pop hits to amateur garage band productions.
	SOC 410 - Sociology Of Gender Units: 3 Three hours of lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 and SOC 202 or equivalents Analysis of the social construction of gender in human society with special attention to how social practices at multiple levels of analysis, from individual to institutional, create and recreate gender difference and inequality. Graded: Graded
	SOC 412 - Sex, Love and Money: The Family Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 and SOC 202 Analysis of the family as a social institution that meets specific social needs; as a social construction that is culturally bound and malleable, and as a source of social exchange and currency. Presents an understanding of contemporary intimate life in the U.S. by examining the social history of families and current areas of concern.
	SOC 413 - Social Networks and Inequalities Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Prerequisite: Three credits in Sociology Explores how social networks, such as friends, family members, and acquaintances, impact individuals’ life chances. Special attention is given to the ways in which social networks can either ameliorate or exacerbate race, gender, and class inequalities in families, education, work, health, and crime.
	SOC 415 - Sociology of Religion Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Prerequisite: Three units in Sociology Examines religion in contemporary society: beliefs, rituals, organization, and the social functions of major denominations and religious cults. Examines stability and conflict, fundamentalism and secularization, and religion in the context of other social institutions.
	SOC 416 - Money, Work, and Social Life: The Economy Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 , and SOC 202 Introduces the sociological perspective on the economy, paying special attention to issues of money and work and their implications for social life. Examines work, consumption, lifestyles, jobs, organizations, intimacy, marriage, and households and other diverse topics to uncover how economic phenomena and processes are shaped by social structures, cultural understandings, and distributions of power. Graded: Graded
	SOC 418 - Sociology of Education Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Prerequisite: Three units in Sociology Course addresses the theoretical, methodological, and descriptive contributions of sociology to the study of education. Issues include access to education, quality of education, and importance of education in perpetuating the social class system.
	SOC 420 - Classical Sociological Theory Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 and SOC 202 This course explores the origin and development of the discipline of sociology with a particular focus on the classical period: the 19th century to mid- 20th century. Students will develop an appreciation for the roots of sociological theorizing by reading the work of such thinkers as Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, W.E.B. DuBois, Karl Marx and others.
	SOC 421 - Contemporary Sociological Theory Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 201 , SOC 202 and SOC 420 Modern sociological paradigms from the 1960’s forward to the present period including Marxism, neoMarxist modern theory, critical theory, symbolic interaction, rational choice, feminist theories and theories on modernity and post-modernity.
	SOC 425 - Contemporary Immigration Issues (Cross-listed as CHS 425) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: CHS 100 or Equivalent Cross disciplinary examination of contemporary immigration and citizenship in the United States in comparison with other countries. Same as: CHS 425
	SOC 426 - Medical Sociology Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Three credits in Sociology Explores cultural factors in defining health and illness, social determinants of well being, roles of health care professionals and alternative therapy providers, the comparative organization and delivery of health care in different regions of the world, and the development of medical sociology as a field of research.
	SOC 429 - Social Change in Spain (Cross-listed as SPAN 429) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or SPAN 212 or with Consent of Instructor Taught in Spanish. Addresses two aspects of Spanish culture, the tremendous social change during the period known as the transition from the dictatorship of Franco to a modern democratic state, as well as how social change is expressed in a variety of social institutions. Same as: SPAN 429
	SOC 440 - Population Studies (Cross-listed as ESRM 440) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 and MATH 202 This course focuses on the basic concepts, skills and issues in demography and population studies. It will apply concepts to contemporary population issues such as family demography, urban transition, environmental degradation, and economic development. Same as: ESRM 440 GenEd: D, UDIGE
	SOC 448 - Globalization and Development (Cross-listed as ECON 448, BUS 448) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SOC 100 Examines empirical and theoretical issues of globalization from a sociological perspective, to understanding how the forces of globalization affect economic, political and cultural systems of both developed and developing nations. Same as: ECON 448 , BUS 448 GenEd: D, UDIGE
	SOC 490 - Topics in Sociology Units: 3 Three hours per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor In-depth analysis of current topics in sociology. Topics vary. Repeatable by topic up to 9 units.
	SOC 492 - Field Experience In Sociology Units: 2 - 3 Variable lecture/activity, up to seven hours per week Prerequisites: SOC 303, SOC 310, Junior Standing, GPA 3.0 and above, and Consent of InstructorField experience in Sociology offers an internship placement and/or applied research opportunity for advanced students of Sociology. Repeat 3 times up to 6 units. Graded: CR/NC
	SOC 494 - Independent Study Units: 1-3 Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Independent study in Sociology. Independent study is for advanced students who wish to propose a course of study not currently offered in the curriculum. A student can only apply up to 3 units to the major. Repeatable, up to 3 units.
	SOC 498 - Faculty-Student Collaborative Research in Social Business (Cross-listed as BUS 498, ECON 498) Units: 2-3 Two to six hours activity per week Prerequisite: BUS 203 /ECON 203 /SOC 203 , BUS 301 / ECON 301 /SOC 301 and Consent of Instructor Engage in the creation of original intellectual or creative work by collaborating with a faculty member on research of a social business. Includes in-depth and possible on-site study of a social business using knowledge from previous courses in the minor/certificate; and the writing of a case study about the chosen social business. Same as: BUS 498 , ECON 498
	SOC 499 - Capstone Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisites: Completion of all core courses in SociologyComplete a research project based on a specific area in the discipline of sociology. Research projects may incorporate service to an area agency. Graded: Graded
Spanish
	SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Develops basic functional proficiency in the Spanish language. As students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, they acquire knowledge about cultural similarities and differences between the U.S. and the Spanish-speaking world. Not for native Spanish speakers or those with two or more years of high school Spanish within the last three years, or those with college level Spanish. GenEd: C3A
	SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or Equivalent Continuation of SPAN 101 . Continued development of basic functional proficiency in Spanish. As students continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, they will acquire more basic knowledge about the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking world. Students with knowledge beyond this course level will be required to take a higher level Spanish course. GenEd: C3A
	SPAN 105 - Elementary Spanish for K-12 Teachers Units: 3 Three hours of lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or Equivalent Fosters the development of basic functional proficiency in the Spanish language, with emphasis on terminology and interactions related to school settings. The course is designed for those interested in learning to better communicate with Spanish-speaking members of the school population. Topics will include: Spanish alphabet, classroom vocabulary, and communication with parents.
	SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or Equivalent Through the study of the culture and civilization of the Hispanic world, students continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. GenEd: C3A, C3B
	SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or Equivalent Continuation of SPAN 201 . Through the study of the culture and civilization of the Hispanic world, students further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. GenEd: C3A, C3B
	SPAN 211 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Designed for students accustomed to hearing Spanish spoken at home, who are able to understand much of what they hear as well as speak some Spanish, and who are interested in further developing their speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Includes discussion of Hispanic cultures, with an emphasis on Hispanic communities within the U.S. GenEd: C3A, C3B
	SPAN 212 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or Equivalent or Consent of Instructor Continuation of SPAN 211 . Designed for students accustomed to hearing Spanish spoken at home, who are able to understand much of what they hear as well as speak some Spanish, and who are interested in further developing their speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Includes discussion of Hispanic cultures, with an emphasis on Hispanic communities in the U.S. GenEd: C3A, C3B
	SPAN 301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or SPAN 212 or consent of the instructor Strengthens command of Spanish grammar and composition through the study of topics of cultural relevance in the Hispanic world. Also expands vocabulary through readings and class discussions Graded: Graded GenEd: C3A
	SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 202 OR SPAN 212 or consent of the instructor Continuation of SPAN 301. Further strengthens command of Spanish grammar and composition through the study of topics of cultural relevance in the Hispanic world. Also expands vocabulary through readings and class discussions Graded: Graded GenEd: C3A
	SPAN 304 - Spanish for Careers and Professions Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 (may be taken concurrently) or Consent of Instructor Interactive study of Spanish as applied to selected professional fields such as business, education, health, and social services. Students will learn basic vocabulary pertaining to these fields.
	SPAN 310 - Introduction to Prose, Poetry and Drama Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or Consent of Instructor Introductory literature course designed to develop students’ ability to analyze and interpret literary texts in Spanish. Selections of poetry, prose, and dramatic works from among Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino authors will be studied.
	SPAN 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios Bilingues (Cross-listed as ENGL 311) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 and SPAN 202 or SPAN 212 or Consent of Instructor Explores the literature of the Americas written in English and Spanish. Includes works by bilingual U.S. authors and by Latin American authors. Genres may include novels, short stories, drama, and poetry. Texts will be read in the original language; class discussions will be bilingual. Same as: ENGL 311
	SPAN 315 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or Consent of Instructor Introduction to the analysis of the Spanish language from various linguistic perspectives, such as phonology, morphology and syntax. Explores the historical development of Spanish, dialectal variation in the Spanish-speaking world, the use of Spanish in the U.S., and language acquisition. Taught in Spanish.
	SPAN 320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or SPAN 212 or Consent of Instructor An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of translation from Spanish to English and vice versa. Students will learn strategies, techniques and principles of translation and increase their proficiency in Spanish by translating texts.
	SPAN 334 - Spanish Language Drama and Theatre (Cross-listed as PATH 334) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor Read and analyze one-act plays from diverse parts of the Spanish-speaking world, and focus on majors works for in-depth study and performance. In addition to learning about the historical, cultural and sociological context of the plays, students will learn acting techniques and appropriate Spanish-language vocabulary and phrases. Note: Course is open to all levels of Spanish speakers. Same as: PATH 334 GenEd: C2, C3B, UDIGE
	SPAN 410 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or Consent of Instructor Explores the history of Spain, from the formation of Hispania to the present. Broadens their knowledge of major geographical, political, religious and literary aspects of Spain.
	SPAN 411 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or Consent of Instructor Explores the history of the Spanish-speaking regions of Latin America, from pre-Colombian civilizations, to the Spanish conquest, to the present. Students will broaden their knowledge of major geographical, political, religious and literary aspects of Latin American culture.
	SPAN 415 - Spanish Language Variation & Diversity Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 315 or Consent of Instructor This course provides a linguistic exploration of Spanish language variation. It explores different types of language variations, including historical change (language evolution from Latin to Spanish), geographical variation (different dialects in the Spanish-speaking world), and sociolinguistic variation (based on economic class, age, gender, etc.). It also analyzes fundamental issues in bilingualism (such as Spanish-English codeswitching) and other sociopolitical topics relating to the use of Spanish in the United States.
	SPAN 420 - Specialized Spanish Translation Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or Consent of Instructor Practice and critique of translations of a range of specialized material (legal, business, social science, technical, and audiovisual) both from Spanish to English and vice versa. Review of translation theory, methods, techniques, and problems.
	SPAN 421 - Spanish for Educators I Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or Consent of Instructor Prepares students to function effectively in Spanish within a school setting. Emphasis is placed on developing the Spanish fluency and vocabulary necessary for classroom and school-related community situations. Course content emphasizes the K-6 school setting. The topics include: General school-related vocabulary, parent-teacher conferences, writing letters, language arts and reading vocabulary, examples of Spanish-language children’s literature, social studies and mathematics. This course does not count toward the Spanish Major.
	SPAN 422 - Spanish for Educators II Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or Consent of Instructor Prepares students to function effectively in Spanish within a school setting. Emphasis is placed on developing the Spanish fluency and vocabulary necessary for classroom and school-related community situations. Course content emphasizes the K-6 school setting. The topics include: 1) General science vocabulary (parts of the body, illnesses, foods and nutrition, animals, plants, minerals, weather, solar system), 2) General art vocabulary and brief introduction to several Hispanic artists and their work, 3) General music vocabulary and brief introduction to several Spanish-language songs, including children’s songs. This Course does not count toward the Spanish major.
	SPAN 429 - Social Change in Spain (Cross-listed as SOC 429) Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or SPAN 212 or with Consent of Instructor Taught in Spanish. Addresses two aspects of Spanish culture, the tremendous social change during the period known as the transition from the dictatorship of Franco to a modern democratic state, as well as how social change is expressed in a variety of social institutions. Same as: SOC 429
	SPAN 450 - Introduction to Literary Translation Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 310 and SPAN 320 , or Consent of Instructor An introduction to the theory and practice of literary translation from Spanish to English and vice-versa. Genres to be studied include poetry, short story, novel, and drama.
	SPAN 460 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 310 or Consent of Instructor Advanced literature course designed to develop reading, writing, and literary analysis. Focuses on selections of poetry, prose, and theater from literary masterpieces of Spanish Literature. Lectures, discussions, and analysis of the texts will be the center of class activities.
	SPAN 461 - Masterpieces of Latin American Literature Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or Consent of Instructor Advanced literature course that explores major Latin American Literary works. Enhances students’ knowledge of Latin American Literature, history and culture. Develops critical thinking and improve students’ reading and writing skills and Spanish language vocabulary.
	SPAN 462 - Modern Mexican Literature Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 302 or SPAN 310 Advanced literature course that explores major literary works of modern Mexico starting with those that emerged from the Revolution of 1910. Includes the genres of poetry, prose, drama, and essay.
	SPAN 490 - Special Topics in Spanish Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Selected topics on Spanish language, linguistics, Hispanic cultures, and literatures. Repeatable for up to 9 units.
	SPAN 494 - Independent Study Units: 3 Three horus independent study per week Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing in Spanish with Consent of Instructor Supervised project involving the research and application of the Spanish language, culture, literature, translation or cultural studies.
	SPAN 498 - Service Learning Or Internship Capstone In Spanish Units: 3 One hour lecture and two hours field study per week Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Spanish major or consent of instructor. Consent of Instructor Required for Enrollment. Students will participate in supervised community-based service with an agency or organization needing bilingual speakers, writers and/or translators. Communicative skills, cultural awareness, and civic responsibility will be emphasized. Students are required to write a report of their experience. Effective Fall 2015, changed from SPAN 492 Graded: Graded
	SPAN 499 - Capstone In Spanish Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Prerequisite: Senior Standing as a Spanish major or Consent of Instructor Students design and complete a substantial academic project that integrates prior coursework in Spanish with the University mission. Students also engage in career development activities. Graded: Graded
University
	UNIV 100 - University Life and College Success Units: 1 One hour seminar per week Introduces first-year students to university life, the structure and policies of the University and development of strategies and skills to help insure success in college. Students will be expected to apply learning skills to other courses during the semester. Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit Partially fulfills GE: E
	UNIV 150 - First Year Seminar Units: 4 Four hours lecture per week Corequisite: ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , ENGL 105 or ENGL 106 This freshman seminar integrates the CI mission and critical thinking with strategies to promote student success. Students will develop literacies (quantitative, information, scientific, financial, cultural), communication skills (oral and written), and multicultural perspectives (in national and international contexts). The seminar promotes success in major core courses and/or introduced students who have not declared a major to CI’s interdisciplinary “ways of knowing.” GenEd: A3, C3B, E
	UNIV 198 - Intro to Interdisciplinary Research Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Students develop quantitative and qualitative data collection and interpretation skills, learn to use and evaluate various information sources, and develop an awareness of how both methods and sources arise from disciplinary contexts. Students will be introduced to current theory on interdisciplinary learning and begin to practice methods and processes that lead to interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration. Repeatable up to 6 units. GenEd: A3
	UNIV 210 - Critical Thinking and the University Mission Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week This course teaches critical thinking skills, including forms of logic, by introducing students to the four components of our mission. Through special presentations, guest lectures, and small discussion sections. Students will apply various types of arguments and understand the relationship of language to logic in analyzing issues and opportunities specific to multiculturalism, internationalism, interdisciplinarity and community engagement. Fall 2013, changed course ID from UNIV 110 to 210. GenEd: A3, E
	UNIV 250 - Second Year Seminar Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Examining ideas and perspectives in a complex world, this sophomore seminar highlights interdisciplinary connections in scholarship and ways of knowing and fosters in students their development as self-reflective, culturally aware, and responsive community participants. Students gain hands-on experience, knowledge, and skills about local communities and community organizations and learn how different academic disciplines apply to real world problems. Requires community service work, in addition to class time, during the semester. Topical content and community-based projects will vary from semester to semester. Graded: Graded GenEd: A3, E
	UNIV 298 - Research Investigations Units: 3 Three seminar hours per week Students enter the process of answering a question, solving a problem, or addressing a topic that is too broad or complex to be dealt with adequately by a single discipline. As students approach parts of the larger problem, they will decide what methods and types of disciplinary perspectives are necessary, and will integrate those into a more comprehensive methodology and perspective. Each course is team-taught, connects to areas of current faculty research, contains field research experiences, and incorporates service learning or work with a community partner. Repeatable up to 6 units. GenEd: A3
	UNIV 300 - University Life and College Success for Transfer Students Units: 1 One hour seminar per week Facilitates transfer student success on the CI campus by assisting students in their transition to CI; provides support in developing an individualized plan for personal, social, academic, and professional success. Introduces transfer students to university life, the structure and policies of the University. Development of strategies and skills to help ensure student’s success in college. Introduction to campus academic and student resources, major and career exploration, academic expectations and resources and skills necessary for success. Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit Partially fulfills GE: E
	UNIV 311 - Presenting Your Research Units: 1 One hour seminar per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Required for Enrollment Supervised work and study involving student research, scholarship, and creative activity and the presentation of that work. All students are required to attend the Sage Research Symposium, or similar conference, to present a talk or poster upon completion. Program approval will be required to substitute this course as an elective in a major.Graded credit/no credit. Repeatable up to 3 units Graded: CR/NC
	UNIV 349 - Transfer Year Seminar Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week This interdisciplinary seminar for first year transfer students promotes successful intellectual and social transition to CSU Channel Islands through a problem-based approach. Students examine the modern world and issues facing societies from multiple perspectives, and develop and convey to others analyses of and solutions to problems using the methodologies, tools and techniques of academic disciplines. Students will develop inquiry skills that emphasize critical thinking and independent learning as well as identify how universities and specific disciplines relate to social problems. The seminar promotes students’ reflection on prior learning at other institutions and its relationship to the CI mission and their degree program, and aims to increase student engagement in intellectual life at the university. Themes will vary. Students will meet outside of class for one hour on a bi-weekly basis in small groups with a peer leader. GenEd: A3, E, UDIGE
	UNIV 391 - United States Travel Study Experience Units: 1-3 Two to six hours activity per week Provides an opportunity for students to earn credit for travel and study within the United States. Students study a topic or discipline associated with the travel destination. Students participate in university sponsored travel that facilitates or enhances specialized study under the direction of faculty from a campus academic program. Students are required to synthesize the results of their course experience in a written, visual or presentation format. Repeatable up to 9 units. Lab fee $0-$3,000
	UNIV 392 - International Experience Units: 1-3 Provides an opportunity for students to earn credit for travel and study in a country outside the US, where the student is immersed in a foreign culture. With faculty advisor approval, students may participate in a university-sponsored trip abroad or a personal trip abroad. Requires an approved plan of study by the faculty advisor prior to the experience. Repeatable for credit. Lab fee $0- $10,000 GenEd: C3B
	UNIV 398 - Advanced Research Investigations Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Students will explore an interdisciplinary research question in independent groups. With faculty mentoring, students develop their own research plans, drawing on multiple disciplines and the multiple approaches to research. Students will disseminate results through a research paper and presentations on campus and in local schools. In addition, students will be required to identify and apply to relevant summer research programs, internships, and scholarships. Repeatable up to 6 units. GenEd: A3
	UNIV 399 - Peer-To-Peer Effectiveness Seminar Units: 3 Three hours seminar per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor This experiential seminar is for students interested in serving as peer leaders in a variety of forms, including peer mentors, peer educators, peer advisors, academic coaches, orientation leaders, and resident assistants. The interactive course gives student an opportunity to study theories of student development, active learning pedagogy and lesson planning, the role of reflection in deep learning, literature on first generation and underrepresented minority student success, and theoretical and practical perspectives on peer leadership and group facilitation. Students will apply what they learn to specific “students helping students” contexts on campus, and document their learning in an eportfolio. GenEd: A1, E
	UNIV 492 - Sustainability in Campus Infrastructure Units: 3 Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor required for enrollment. Program approval will be required to substitute this course as an elective in a major. Supervised work and study involving sustainability in campus infrastructure. All students are required to attend the Sage Research Symposium, or similar conference, to present a talk or poster upon completion. Graded: Credit/No Credit
	UNIV 498 - Faculty-Student Collaborative Research Units: 3 Six hours activity per week Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Students will engage in the creation of original intellectual or creative work by collaborating with a faculty member on a research project of the faculty member’s choosing. Student activities will include reading scholarly publications, research or creative activities both independently and with the faculty mentor, attending workshops, writing, and preparation of a conference presentation. Repeatable up to 9 units. Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit

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Course Descriptions

SOC 309 - Topics in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies

SOC 310 - Research Methods in Sociology

SOC 322 - Sociology of Popular Culture (Cross-listed as ENGL 322, COMM 322)

SOC 330 - Political Sociology (Cross-listed as POLS 330)

SOC 331 - Narratives Of The Working Class (Cross-listed as ENGL 331, ECON 331)

SOC 342 - Internet-Based Social Networks (Cross-listed as COMM 342, COMP 342)

SOC 348 - Healthy Aging (Cross-listed as NRS 348, PSY 348)

SOC 350 - Social Stratification

SOC 352 - Social Movements

SOC 360 - Race & Ethnicity

SOC 370 - Crime and Society

SOC 372 - Urban Sociology

SOC 374 - Sociology of Organizations

SOC 375 - Sociology of Music

SOC 410 - Sociology Of Gender

SOC 412 - Sex, Love and Money: The Family

SOC 413 - Social Networks and Inequalities

SOC 415 - Sociology of Religion

SOC 416 - Money, Work, and Social Life: The Economy

SOC 418 - Sociology of Education

SOC 420 - Classical Sociological Theory

SOC 421 - Contemporary Sociological Theory

SOC 425 - Contemporary Immigration Issues (Cross-listed as CHS 425)

SOC 426 - Medical Sociology

SOC 429 - Social Change in Spain (Cross-listed as SPAN 429)

SOC 440 - Population Studies (Cross-listed as ESRM 440)

SOC 448 - Globalization and Development (Cross-listed as ECON 448, BUS 448)

SOC 490 - Topics in Sociology

SOC 492 - Field Experience In Sociology

SOC 494 - Independent Study

SOC 498 - Faculty-Student Collaborative Research in Social Business (Cross-listed as BUS 498, ECON 498)

SOC 499 - Capstone

SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

SPAN 105 - Elementary Spanish for K-12 Teachers

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN 211 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

SPAN 212 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

SPAN 301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I

SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II

SPAN 304 - Spanish for Careers and Professions

SPAN 310 - Introduction to Prose, Poetry and Drama

SPAN 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios Bilingues (Cross-listed as ENGL 311)

SPAN 315 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

SPAN 320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation

SPAN 334 - Spanish Language Drama and Theatre (Cross-listed as PATH 334)

SPAN 410 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain

SPAN 411 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America

SPAN 415 - Spanish Language Variation & Diversity

SPAN 420 - Specialized Spanish Translation

SPAN 421 - Spanish for Educators I

SPAN 422 - Spanish for Educators II

SPAN 429 - Social Change in Spain (Cross-listed as SOC 429)

SPAN 450 - Introduction to Literary Translation

SPAN 460 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature

SPAN 461 - Masterpieces of Latin American Literature

SPAN 462 - Modern Mexican Literature

SPAN 490 - Special Topics in Spanish

SPAN 494 - Independent Study

SPAN 498 - Service Learning Or Internship Capstone In Spanish

SPAN 499 - Capstone In Spanish

UNIV 100 - University Life and College Success

UNIV 150 - First Year Seminar

UNIV 198 - Intro to Interdisciplinary Research

UNIV 210 - Critical Thinking and the University Mission

UNIV 250 - Second Year Seminar

UNIV 298 - Research Investigations

UNIV 300 - University Life and College Success for Transfer Students

UNIV 311 - Presenting Your Research

UNIV 349 - Transfer Year Seminar

UNIV 391 - United States Travel Study Experience

UNIV 392 - International Experience

UNIV 398 - Advanced Research Investigations

UNIV 399 - Peer-To-Peer Effectiveness Seminar

UNIV 492 - Sustainability in Campus Infrastructure

UNIV 498 - Faculty-Student Collaborative Research