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.
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.
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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