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Special Programs




Computer Science (C S C)


180T. Programming in Specialized Computer Languages (2-3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Programming and usage of an application oriented language selected from the areas of string and list processing, simulation, CAI, formal algebraic manipulation, query, text editing and processing (e.g. GPSS, SNOEOL, LISP, CSMP)

 


Graduate Studies (GS)

299. Thesis or Project Continuation (0)
Prerequisite: prior registration in a departmental thesis 299 course with an assigned grade of SP. Registration is required in any semester in which the student expects to use the facilities and resources of the university after receiving the grade of SP in Course 299.

 


 

International Programs



COURSES

International Studies Course (I S C)


1. Oral English: Pronunciation (2)
The sound patterns of American English. Sound contrasts and stress, rhythm and intonation drills. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.

2. English Sentence Patterns (3)
Review of intermediate and advanced grammatical patterns. Reading comprehension and vocabulary building. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.

10. English Composition for Foreign Students (3)
Practice in writing paragraphs, short essays, and other types of writing. Brief review of certain grammar problems and punctuation.

21. Advanced Oral Practice in American English (3)
Advanced work on stress, rhythm, and intonation. Practice in listening comprehension. Speech styles: formal vs. informal. Speech organization and delivery.

93. Contemporary American Society (3)
Introduction to contemporary American society to familiarize the student with political and social issues and ideological conflicts. (2 seminar hours)

110. Advanced Composition for Foreign Students (3)
Review of selected points of English usage. Conventions of writing formal research reports. Writing of short essays. Practice in paraphrasing and summarizing. Writing complex sentences in concise form. Stylistic variation and degree of formality.

GRADUATE COURSES


293. Contemporary America (3)
Open only to students tram abroad. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Seminar including studies from areas of anthropology, economics, history, literature, political science, psychology, sociology, and related fields.

295. Interpretation and Analysis (3)
Open only to graduate students from abroad. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual analysis of the knowledge and skills of the student's field of study; application to problems in the country in which the knowledge and skills are to be applied. Scholarly paper.




International Programs (Overseas)


COURSES


International Studies Abroad (I S A)

92. Projects in Study Abroad: (Subject) (Units variable; max total 18)
Open only to students in The California State University and Colleges International Programs. Study undertaken in a university abroad under the auspices of The California State University.

192. Projects in Study Abroad: (Subject) (Units variable; max total 18)
Open only to students in The California State University and Colleges International Programs. Study undertaken in a university abroad under the auspices of The California State University.

292. Projects in Study Abroad: (Subject) (Units variable; max total 18)
One- to three-unit registrations. Prerequisite: admission to master's degree program; written plan approved by the instructor, department chair, and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies. May require one or more papers and oral or written examination on the student's return before the recording of the final grade.


Latin American Studies (L A S)

100. Latin American Bibliography and Methodology (3)
Required for the Latin American Studies major. Designed to acquaint students with the bibliography and methodology of the Latin American area.

100T. Latin American Topics (1-3; max total 6)
(Same as Hist 169T) Special topics in Latin American Studies with an interdisciplinary approach; participation in instruction by two or more departments.


Mass Communication (M Com)

201. Seminar in Theory and Research (3)
(Core) Theory of the mass media, its development and application; basic research methodologies applicable in the various areas of the mass media.

202. Seminar in Literature of Mass Communications (3)
(Core) Critical examination of the literature in the field of mass communication. Exploration of the concepts in various areas through a study of literary resources.

204T. Seminar in Journalism (3; max total 9)
Seminar in a print media topic: government information policy, news media and urban affairs, social responsibility in public relations, magazine influence in America.

205T. Seminar in Radio-Television-Film (3; max total 9)
Seminar in an electronic media topic: current regulatory issues, quantitative research, ETV/ITV problems, film as social comment.

230. Criticism of Broadcasting and Film (3)
Development of ethical, artistic, and critical standards for broadcast and motion picture evaluation. Principles of criticism are traced from an historical to a contemporary context. Research papers and reports required.

250. Comparative and International Broadcasting (3)
Formal study of national systems of broadcasting and the social, geographic, and political forces that have shaped national role in international communications. Research papers required.

290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)

See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.

299. Thesis (2-6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.

 


 

Women's Studies (W S)

10. Introduction to Changing Women (3)
Introductory interdisciplinary course designed to provide a foundation for Women's Studies; focus on women in the areas of sociology, psychology, history, economics, politics, and the arts.

20. Women in Science (3)
Women scientists' contributions to scientific advancement; effect of recognition and life styles on their careers.

50T. Studies in Literature (4)
(See Engl 50T section.)

105. Education and Sex Role Stereotypes (3)
Designed to meet the needs of parents, teachers, counselors, administrators. How sex role stereotypes affect the educational system, pre-K through higher education.

110. Female Image in Sports (3)
(See PE 110.)

118. Women in History (3)
(See Hist 118.)

119. La Familia (3)
(See La R 118.)

122T. Topics in Social Welfare (3)
(See S Wel 122T.)

124. Feminist Art (3; max total 6)
(See Art 124.)

126. Legal Rights of Women (3)
(See Crim 126.)

127. Female Sexuality (3)
(See H S 126.)

131. Sociology of Sex Roles (3)
(See Soc 131.)

136T. Topics in Criminology (3)
(See Crim 136T.)

137. Black Women (3)
(See Bl S 137.)

145. Women in the Theatre (3)
(See Drama 145.)

150T. Topics in Women's Studies (1-4; max total 12)
Topics of current interest in the Women's Movement, covering a wide variety of issues. (See Schedule of Courses for specific topics.)

156T. Topics in Political Behavior (1-4; max total 8)
(See Pl Si 156T.)

163. Women in Music (3)
(See Music 163.)

168T. European Women and Literature (4; repeatable with different topics)
(See Engl 168T.)

170T. Women and Literature (3; max total 12)
(See F L 170T.)

171. Jung and the Consciousness of Women (3)
Overview of Jungian thought related to women; readings and discussion designed to increase self-knowledge.

172. Psychology of Women (3)
(See Psych 172.)

175. Seminar in Women's Studies (3)
Primarily for women's studies minors. Prerequisite: 15 units in women's studies (including W S 10). A synthesis of objective and subjective experience in women's studies. In-depth research project required.

190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.

194T. Seminar in Women and Literature (4; repeatable with different topics)
(See Engl 194T.)


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