May 01, 2024  
University Catalog 2013-2014 
    
University Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Information Systems (Graduate)

Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500- level courses.

  
  • CIS 562 - Authoring Web Sites


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Knowledge of Procedural Language Programming. Design of web sites based on visual, color, content, animation, and hierarchical elements; tailoring format and writing for specific audience, purpose, and media; incorporating interactivity to enhance understanding and usability.

  
  • CIS 581 - Health Care Information Systems


    (4)
    Overview of computer, communication and software systems. Cases in health care information technology applications. Development, acquisition and use of custom and packaged application systems. Working with the Information Systems Organization.

  
  • CIS 583 - Information Systems Consulting


    (4)
    Approaches and tools for consulting to the modern information-age organization; presentation of the results of actual information systems consulting projects; student case study presentations.

  
  • CIS 584 - Seminar: Controlling and Auditing Computer Systems


    (4)
    Controlling online interactive computer/data communication systems as a challenge to management and internal and external auditors.

  
  • CIS 585 - Communication and Information Services


    (4)
    Prerequisite: CIS 504. Voice and data communication technologies that underlie the Internet; tools and strategies needed for e-commerce and information services.

  
  • CIS 586 - Information Systems Project and Change Management


    (4)
    Organizational, behavioral and life-cycle aspects of the project planning, staffing, control, and implementation elements of technology-based systems.

  
  • CIS 590 - IS/IT Policy and Strategy


    (4)
    Prerequisite: CIS 504. Discussion of the strategic perspective for aligning organizational strategy, core competencies, and information systems and technology; partnership roles of the CEO and CIO.

  
  • CIS 598 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1)
    Investigation of an approved project leading to written report; project selected in conference with seminar professor, and arrangements made for regular meetings during quarter. May be repeated for credit.


Instructional Technology (Undergraduate)

  
  • EDIT 430 - Information Technologies in the Classroom


    (4)
    Prerequisites: CS 160 or its equivalent or EDIT 300 and completion of EDCI 300 or EDSP 300 or graduate standing. Using computers and electronic media to analyze data, communication, collaborate, and solve problems in education; evaluation of electronic media for education; designing lesions, curricula, and creating learning environments using electronic media. Using technology in the assessment process.

  
  • EDIT 435 - Computer Systems in Education


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDIT 430. Computing systems and their uses in education including computer hardware, operating systems local area networks, peripherals, and telecommunications equipment. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • EDIT 451 - Survey of Instructional Media and Technology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDIT 430. Introduction to the M.A. programs in instructional technology, careers in instructional technology, selected learning theories, an introduction to instructional media design, an introduction to portfolios, and basic instructional technology software and hardware tools.

  
  • EDIT 472 - World Builders


    (5)
    Prerequisite: EDIT 430 or equivalent. Students use computers to access educational information and post graphics on the World Wide Web. Students explore future learning styles and broaden learning structures through the use of technology.

  
  • EDIT 484 - Computer Authoring Tools


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDIT 430. Computer authoring tools and their uses in developing educational software; hands-on experience with various authoring tools.

  
  • EDIT 490 - Special Topics in Instructional Technology


    (2–5)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique problems and new developments in instructional technology as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.


Instructional Technology (Graduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 500-level courses that are required in a credential program

  
  • EDIT 501 - Instructional Design of Mediated Instruction


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451. Learning theories, instructional design models, planning effective instruction, screen design strategies, text and graphic integration, and systematic approach to design of mediated instruction.

  
  • EDIT 502 - Fundamentals of Computer Education


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDIT 451, EDFN 500. Issues, trends, theories, and research related to the integration of computers and related technology into K- 12 classrooms. Seminar 4 hours.

  
  • EDIT 503 - Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning


    (4 quarter units)
    This course will introduce students to concepts and issues around E-Learning and Online learning emerging pedagogy, applications and how they can be integrated into today’s K-12 classrooms and training environments.

  
  • EDIT 504 - Instructional Design for Online Teaching and Learning


    (4 quarter units)
    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills for designing engaging online learning experiences using a grounded approach based on a range of theoretical perspectives and instructional design models.

  
  • EDIT 505 - Authoring Tools for Online Delivery and Universal Design for Learning


    (4 quarter units)
    Students will study trends/issues of online content development and delivery methods, develop content using authoring tools and applications, examine interface design standards, management systems, and Universal Design for Learning.

  
  • EDIT 506 - Learning Communities and Pedagogies in Online Teaching Learning


    (4 quarter units)
    This course will provide students with knowledge, skills, and strategies in pedagogical, social, cognitive, managerial, and technical aspects of online teaching, moderation, facilitation, collaboration, and community building.

  
  • EDIT 510 - Using Educational and Assistive Technology


    (2)
    Provides students with the ability to analyze technology and its appropriate use for facilitating the teaching and learning process for accessibility. Course examines issues and methods used in assistive technology.

  
  • EDIT 540 - Instructional Graphics Design and Production


    (5)
    Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451, 484. Theory and practice in design and production of instructional computer graphics for slides, prints and videos and computer displays. Principles of instructional design of graphics for mediated instruction. Seminar 5 hours.

  
  • EDIT 550 - Multimedia Design and Production


    (5)
    Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451 and 484. Analysis, design and production of multimedia for education and training. Hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere for digital video editing. Students need access to web. Lecture 5 hours.

  
  • EDIT 554 - Video Technology in Education


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDIT 451. Educational value and utilization of video technology in instructional settings; review and application of research; exploration of future uses of the medium.

  
  • EDIT 556 - Technology Leadership in Schools


    (5)
    Prerequisites: EDIT 435, 451 and 501. Planning and developing technology resources for schools and school districts, staff development, funding technology in schools. School reform and technology.

  
  • EDIT 557 - Computer Assisted and Managed Instruction


    (5)
    Prerequisites: EDIT 430, 451, 484 and 501. Fundamentals of information systems and current research for the design, development, and implementation of computer-assisted and managed instruction including tutorial, drill and practice, simulation, gaming and testing.

  
  • EDIT 560 - Internet and the World Wide Web in Education


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDIT 430 and EDIT 435, or permission of instructor. Using telecommunications and network hardware and software for accessing the internet. Using the World Wide Web to find, develop and use curricular applications. Using the internet as a research tool.

  
  • EDIT 565 - Distance Learning


    (5)
    Issues related to distance learning at all levels of education. Relevant technologies, instructional design, theory, research, and model distance learning programs. Includes hands-on use of technology.

  
  • EDIT 580 - Applied Experience in Instructional Technology


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy in MA in Education: Option in Instructional Technology or Computer Education. Examination of several instructional technology field settings. Supervised practicum with instructional technology manager.

  
  • EDIT 594 - Selected Studies in Instructional Technology


    (1-4)
    Prerequisites: Consent of division chair; appropriate prerequisite. Advanced specialized topics involving instructional technology. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.


Instructional Technology (Doctoral)

  
  • EDIT 600 - Educational Technology Leadership


    (3*)
    Prerequisite: .Admission into doctoral program or consent of instructor. Examines history of technology in educational contexts; analyzes the complex interrelationships between educational technology theory, research, and policy; explores ways leadership can address innovation and the challenge of equal access.

    *Semester Units
     


Intercollegiate Athletics (Undergraduate)

  
  • ATHL 341 - Series: Individual or Dual Sports


    (1–2 each)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 341C - Cross Country (Women’s)


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 341F - Track and Field (Men’s) (Women’s)


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 341T - Tennis (Women’s)


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 342 - Series: Individual or Dual Sports


    (1-2 each)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 342B - Baseball (Men’s)


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 342K - Basketball (Men’s) (Women’s)


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 342S - Soccer (Men’s) (Women’s)


    (2, 2)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • ATHL 342V - Volleyball (Women’s)


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Consent of coach. Only NCAA-eligible student athletes may enroll and participate in these courses. Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate competition. A maximum of 10 units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate. Graded CR/NC.


Intercultural Proficiency (Undergraduate)

  
  • ICP 481 - Achieving Intercultural Proficiency in Urban Communities


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Junior standing or above. Preparation for understanding sociocultural and community factors necessary for achieving intercultural proficiency. Practical experience enabling increased intercultural proficiency in relation to diverse communities. Graded ABC/NC.

  
  • ICP 495 - Practicum: Serving Diverse Communities


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ICP 481 and completion of at least 12 additional units of course work that count toward the ICP certificate. Hands-on experience in a multicultural setting in a nonprofit or governmental service agency; service-learning focus that provides opportunities to reflect on practicum experiences in order to enhance understandings of theory. Graded CR/NC.


Interdisciplinary Business (Undergraduate)

Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in 300- and 400- level BUS courses.

  
  • BUS 101 - Introduction to Higher Education for Business and Economics Majors


    (4)
    Orientation to thinking strategies applicable to lifelong problem soling in academic, social, and personal life. Introduces critical thinking, information literacy, university resources, and academic planning for student success. Graded A,B,C/NC

    Freshman IHE and Block E
  
  • BUS 154 - Special Topics in Business


    (1–4)
    Current topics of special interest in business as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.

  
  • BUS 200 - Work and Self Development


    (4)
    Systematic investigation of how work shapes human understanding and behavior–past, present and future. Covers pertinent psychological, sociocultural, economic and technological issues about work and individual achievement.

    GE E
  
  • BUS 250 - Diversity, Business, and the Workplace


    (4)
    How cultural diversity drives business behavior; specific reference to Los Angeles firms builds awareness, knowledge and skills to interact successfully within diverse business environments.

    GE D ; Approved diversity course
  
  • BUS 301 - Transition to Cal State L.A. for Business and Economics Majors


    (2)
    Skills and resources for transfer students in College of Business and Economics majors. Meets University transfer student Introduction to Higher Education (IHE) requirement. Campus computer account required. Graded ABC/NC.

  
  • BUS 305 - Business Communications


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and satisfactory completion of the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) (UNIV 400 or UNIV 401). Principles of business communication; emphasis on clear and correct written communication as a tool for business decision-making.

  
  • BUS 354 - Business and Economics Special Topics


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Varies with topic: Topics of special interest, as announced in the Schedule of Classes. In-depth presentation and analysis of topics significant to business and economics, lectures, discussions and projects. May be repeated for credit for 8 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • BUS 395 - Community Service in Business


    (1–3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing in College of Business and Economics major; approval of college interdisciplinary faculty coordinator in consultation with EPIC director, and acceptance by an appropriate community agency or director of a campus-approved business assistance or development project. Participation in work of a community agency or activities in business assistance or development projects, utilizing professional and/or vocational skills in service to community. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BUS 454 - Special Topics in Business


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Varies with topic; see Schedule of Classes for specific prerequisites. In-depth presentation and analysis of topics significant to contemporary business world; lectures, discussions, speakers, and research projects. May be repeated for credit for 20 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • BUS 499 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor consent to act as sponsor. Independent work and preparation of oral and written reports. Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 20 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • BUS 511 - Managerial Skills and Business Ethics


    (4)
    Develops the managerial skills needed for effective individual and group performance in dynamic organizational, societal, and global environments. Topics include organizational culture, ethics, social responsibility, and human resource management. Managerial communication, leadership, motivation, teamwork, negotiation, and intercultural communication skills are emphasized.

  
  • BUS 512A - Financial Reporting, Control, Management and Markets I


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ACCT 200AB and 300; or ACCT 500; or equivalent courses. The course covers the use of financial and managerial accounting concepts applied for analysis, problem solving and decision-making in corporations. Topics include financial statement analysis, project and product analysis internal control, accounting ethics, corporate governance, and tax and data security issues.

  
  • BUS 512B - Financial Reporting, Control, Management and Markets II


    (4)
    Prerequisites: FIN 500 or 303 or equivalent courses and BUS 512A. Basic concepts of managerial finance, portfolio theory, multinational financial management and financial institutions. Topics include financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio analysis, asset pricing, management of financial intermediaries, and risk management.

  
  • BUS 513 - Marketing Management in Global Environment


    (4)
    Integrates concepts and tools in the marketing discipline so that students will be able to apply them to the dynamic marketing systems. Topics include analyzing global marketing opportunities, designing marketing strategy, managing, implementing, and evaluating marketing programs.

  
  • BUS 514A - Managing Business Processes I


    (4)
    Prerequisites: MGMT 500 and CIS 500; or equivalent courses. Organized around the value chain methodology, the course covers the business processes central to a firm’s product creation and delivery activities. Logistics, process design, marketing, procurement, and technology will be analyzed.

  
  • BUS 514B - Managing Business Processes II


    (4)
    Prerequisites: MGMT 500, CIS 500; or equivalent courses and BUS 514A. Successful forecasting, development, and scheduling is crucial to productivity and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is the primary way to attain it. ERP technologies, Internet and Intranet, and Customer Relations Management are discussed along with implementation and security issues.

  
  • BUS 515 - Business, Government Policies, and the Global Economy


    (4)
    Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202; or ECON 500; or equivalent courses. Domestic and global economic environments for business. Effects of public policies, national economic policies, and international economic policies on business decision-making. Issues in regional and global economic integration.

  
  • BUS 596 - Comprehensive Examination


    (0 units)
    Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination (BUS 596) the quarter they complete all course work on their program and must comply with college and departmental requirements.

  
  • BUS 597 - Graduate Research


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, approval of graduate associate dean prior to registration. Independent research under guidance of faculty member. Acceptable final written report required. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 8 units. Graded ABC/NC.

  
  • BUS 599A - Thesis


    (2)
    Prerequisites: Written approval of graduate adviser; for M.S. Business Administration candidates, completion of at least one of ACCT 503, ECON 502, or MGMT 501 and concurrent registration in at least one of the remaining two courses. Formal course in research methodology conducted at option of individual departments. Prior to completion, students will have completed a tentative outline of thesis, petitioned graduate adviser for appointment of a thesis committee, and submitted tentative outline to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BUS 599B - Thesis


    (2)
    Prerequisites: BUS 599A, written approval of thesis committee chair. Completion of thesis under direct supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.


Interdisciplinary Business (Graduate)

Classified graduate standing and approval by the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center are required for admission to all 500- level courses.

  
  • BUS 516 - Integrative Business Strategy


    (4)
    Prerequisites: BUS 511, 512AB, 513, 514AB, and 515, or equivalent. Provides an integrative view of strategically positioning the firm for success. Topics include legal, political, and economic environment, competitive, marketing and sales, technology, financial, and corporate planning strategies.


Introduction to Higher Education (Undergraduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • TECH 150 - Introduction to Higher Education in Technology


    (2)
     

      Must be taken once during the first two quarters at Cal State LA. Orientation to the role of higher education in society and development of personal awareness of graduation requirements in order to obtain a baccalaureate degree in the Department of Technology. Graded CR/NC. NIS Account Required.

  
  • TECH 301 - Transition to Cal State L.A. for Technology Majors


    (2)
    Emphasizes resources and skills that help students attain degree objectives and introduces them to the following aspects of the University: history, structure, policies and procedures, faculty expectations, resources and skills necessary for success. Introductions to professions associated with programs in the department.

  
  • TECH 384 - Foundations of Technology Education


    (4)
    Comprehensive introduction to industrial and technology education in the United States with emphasis on current trends and issues specific to California. First-hand experience in new instructional and curricular methods in technology education.

  
  • TECH 491 - Technology Education in the Middle Grades


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TECH 384. Designing and implementing Technology Education programs consonant with current and future trends in the middle grades. Special emphasis on Explorations in Technology Education and learner-centered instruction. Innovative instructional practices.

  
  • TECH 492 - Technology Education in the High School


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TECH 384. Provide students with the background and knowledge needed to implement Technology Education Programs at the high school level. Emphasis will be placed on standards-based curriculum development and instructional methods.

  
  • TECH 493 - Technology Education Facilities: Planning, Construction, Equipment, and Maintenance


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 384. Supervision of planning and construction, selection of equipment, and maintenance of educational facilities to support technology education programs at the middle school, high school and post secondary levels.

  
  • TECH 494 - Industrial and Technology Education Curriculum


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TECH 384. Curriculum development and instructional models for technology education programs at the middle school, high school and post secondary levels.


Italian (Undergraduate)

  
  • ITAL 100A - Elementary Italian


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Italian people.

    GE C4
  
  • ITAL 100B - Elementary Italian


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Italian people.

    GE C4

Japanese (Undergraduate)

All Upper Division courses except 307 are conducted in Japanese

  
  • JAPN 100A - Elementary Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.

    GE C4
  
  • JAPN 100B - Elementary Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.

    GE C4
  
  • JAPN 100C - Elementary Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical presentation of the fundamental structure of the language through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Introduction to the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.

    GE C4
  
  • JAPN 150 - Contemporary Japan through Popular Culture


    (4)
    Study of contemporary Japan (i.e., society, cultural identity, and daily life) through examination of its popular culture, such as songs, comics, animation, and films. Taught in English.

  
  • JAPN 200A - Intermediate Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical development of intermediate communicative skills in Japanese; grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.

    GE C4
  
  • JAPN 200B - Intermediate Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical development of intermediate communicative skills in Japanese; grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.

    GE C4
  
  • JAPN 200C - Intermediate Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: See departmental “Limitation on Language Credit” policy in this catalog. Must be taken in sequence. Methodical development of intermediate communicative skills in Japanese; grammar review; vocabulary building; study of the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people.

    GE C4
  
  • JAPN 300A - Advanced Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Advanced study of Japanese with emphasis on reading and writing. Continuation of aural-oral practice as an integral part of the course.

  
  • JAPN 300B - Advanced Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Advanced study of Japanese with emphasis on reading and writing. Continuation of aural-oral practice as an integral part of the course.

  
  • JAPN 300C - Advanced Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Advanced study of Japanese with emphasis on reading and writing. Continuation of aural-oral practice as an integral part of the course.

  
  • JAPN 307 - Japanese Literature in Translation


    (4)
    Study of major works of Japanese literature organized around different themes. Subject matter may change with each offering. No knowledge of Japanese required. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit as content

  
  • JAPN 310 - Japanese Civilization to 1600


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Origin and development of Japanese culture; religion, thought, literature, art, and patterns of life from Neolithic age to 1600 A.D.

  
  • JAPN 311 - Japanese Civilization Since 1600


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Significant aspects of Japanese culture from 1600 A.D. to present; their evolution, characteristics, and synthesis in modern period.

  
  • JAPN 315 - Language in Japanese Society


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Study of how language functions in contemporary Japanese society. Politeness, gender, language attitudes, the mechanics of cross-cultural misunderstanding, how language incorporates Japanese social constructs.

  
  • JAPN 320 - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Overview of Japanese linguistics with comparisons to other languages. Includes Japanese phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and typology.

  
  • JAPN 380 - Business Japanese


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 200C. Intensive study of Japanese used in business; theory and practice of fundamentals of commercial correspondence and negotiations in Japanese.

  
  • JAPN 395 - Japanese in Community Service


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: JAPN 300C; approval by departmental faculty adviser in consultation with EPIC director, and acceptance by community agency. Participation in work of a community agency or campus program utilizing communication skills in Japanese. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • JAPN 400A - Advanced Reading and Composition


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Should be taken in sequence. Improvement of reading ability in modern Japanese; expository writing and use of advanced vocabulary and composition.

  
  • JAPN 400B - Advanced Reading and Composition


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Should be taken in sequence. Improvement of reading ability in modern Japanese; expository writing and use of advanced vocabulary and composition.

  
  • JAPN 400C - Advanced Reading and Composition


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Should be taken in sequence. Improvement of reading ability in modern Japanese; expository writing and use of advanced vocabulary and composition.

  
  • JAPN 403 - Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and English Structures


    (4)
    Prerequisites: JAPN 300ABC and ENGL 401. Contrastive analysis of structures of Japanese and English describing similarities and differences of each; emphasis on studying structures that cause interference in language learning.

  
  • JAPN 408 - Classical Japanese Literature


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Selected works of Japanese prose and poetry from earliest times to 1868. Introduction of classical grammar and vocabulary as needed.

  
  • JAPN 410 - Modern Japanese Literature


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Selected works of Japanese prose and poetry from 1868 to the present. Literary trends of Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods.

  
  • JAPN 450 - Proseminar: Japanese Linguistics


    (4)
    Prerequisites: JAPN 300B, JAPN 320, ENGL 401. In-depth study of selected topics in Japanese linguistics. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • JAPN 454L - Special Topics in Japanese


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest to students in Japanese as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.

  
  • JAPN 454P - Special Topics in Japanese


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest to students in Japanese as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.

  
  • JAPN 460 - Proseminar: Masters of Japanese Culture and Thought


    (4)
    Prerequisite: JAPN 300C. Original works of major figures in Japanese intellectual history. Individual subjects for study change with each offering. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units as subject matter changes.

 

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