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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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SOC 492 - Field Experience in Sociology
Units: 2-3
Variable lecture/activity, up to seven hours per week
Prerequisite: SOC 303 , SOC 310 , Junior-level standing, GPA 3.0 and above, and Consent of Instructor
Field experience in Sociology offers an internship placement and/or applied research opportunity for advanced students of Sociology. Repeatable up to 6 units.
Graded: Credit/No Credit
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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.
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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
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SOC 499 - Capstone
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in Sociology
Complete a research project based on a specific area in the discipline of sociology. Research projects may incorporate service to an area agency.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SPAN 301 - Advanced Spanish: Part One
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or SPAN 212 or Consent of Instructor
Enhancement of communicative abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the examination of topics of cultural interest in the Hispanic world. Student projects may include presentations, in-class debates, journals, cultural portfolio, and service activities.
GenEd: C3A
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SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish: Part Two
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 OR SPAN 212 or Consent of Instructor
Enhancement of communicative abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the examination of cultural topics of interest in the Hispanic world. Student projects may include presentations, in-class debates, journals, cultural portfolio and service activities.
GenEd: C3A
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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.
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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.
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SPAN 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios Bilingües (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
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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.
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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.
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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
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SPAN 350 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Covers the fundamentals of Spanish accentuation, spelling, punctuation, as well as some advanced grammar and writing elements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SPAN 462 - Modern Mexican Literature
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or 302 and 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.
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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.
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SPAN 492 - Internship or Service Learning in Spanish
Units: 1-3
Variable hours activity per week
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
Students will participate in supervised community-based service with an agency or organization needing bilingual speakers, writers and/or translators. Communicative skills and cultural awareness will be emphasized. Students are required to write a report of their experience. Repeatable twice. Repeatable up to 6 units.
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SPAN 494 - Independent Study
Units: 3
Three hours 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.
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SPAN 499 - Capstone in Spanish
Units: 2
Two hours seminar per week
Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Spanish major or Consent of Instructor
Students design and complete a project that integrates prior course work with the University mission. The project may involve an interdisciplinary activity, a service learning experience, and reflect a multicultural or international perspective. Students also engage in career development activities.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
GenEd: A3, D, E
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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UNIV 491 - Model United Nations
Units: 1
Two hours of activity per week
Prerequisite: POLS 490 - Special Topics in Political Science
For students participating in the Model United Nations program. Students research and roleplay positions of various countries on selected global issues. Repeatable up to 5 units.
Graded: Credit/No Credit
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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
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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. Repeatability: total completions allowed is 3. Repeatable up to 9 units.
Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
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