May 19, 2024

2015-2016 Catalog

2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Lower Division Courses numbered 1–99 are designed primarily for freshmen and sophomores but are open to all students for lower division credit. (Graduate students requesting to enroll in lower-division undergraduate courses will not receive unit credit nor will the course fulfill degree requirements.) Upper Division Courses courses numbered 100–199 are open to all students who have met the necessary prerequisites as indicated in the catalog course description. Preparation should generally include completion of one lower division course in the given subject or completion of two years of college work.

GRADUATE COURSES

Courses numbered 200–299 are open to graduate students. (Undergraduate students must obtain the signature of the instructor, School Dean, and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Graduate level units will count towards the required 120 units for graduation; however students are urged to meet with their academic advisor in order to determine if graduate course units may be used to fulfill a graduation requirement.)

CROSS-LISTED/CONJOINED COURSES

Cross-listed Courses are the same course offered under different course subjects at the same level (either undergraduate or graduate) that share the same meeting time, requirements, units, etc. Conjoined Courses are the same course but one is undergraduate and one is graduate.

COREQUISITE COURSE

A corequisite course is a course that must be taken at the same time as another course.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites for courses should be followed carefully; the responsibility for meeting these requirements rests on the student. If you can demonstrate that your preparation is equivalent to that specified by the prerequisites, the instructor may waive these requirements for you. The instructor also may request that a student who has not completed the prerequisites be dropped from the course. If the prerequisite for a course is not satisfied, students must obtain the approval of the instructor (or school designee) of the course they wish to take.

For all undergraduate courses a “C-” or better grade is required for a course to be used as a prerequisite for another course. If a course was taken for a “P/NP” grade then a “P” grade is required.

For all graduate courses a “B” or better grade is required for a course to be used as a prerequisite for another course. If a course was taken for a “S/U” grade then a “S” grade is required.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

No credit is allowed for completing a less advanced course after successful completion (C-or better) of a more advanced course in the foreign languages. This applies only to lower division foreign language courses, not upper division courses.

GRADING OPTIONS

Unless otherwise stated in the course description, each course is letter graded with a P/NP or S/U option (unless required for your major or graduate program). The policy regarding Grading Options , can be found in an alternate section of the catalog.

More information about Course Substitutions and Course Materials and Services Fees can be found in alternate areas of the catalog.

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Spanish
	SPAN 001: Elementary Spanish I [4 units] Introduction to speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 002: Elementary Spanish II [4 units] Introduction to speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 001 or score of 2 on AP Spanish Exam or equivalent score on the Spanish Placement Exam. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 003: Intermediate Spanish I [4 units] Review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on building speaking and writing skills and on readings to build cultural understanding. Classes conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 002 or score of 3 on AP Spanish Exam or equivalent score on the Spanish Placement Exam. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 004: Intermediate Spanish II [4 units] Review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on building speaking and writing skills and on readings to build cultural understanding. Classes conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 003 or score of 4 on AP Spanish Exam or equivalent score on the Spanish Placement Exam. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 010: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I [4 units] For native speakers with limited experience in grammar and composition. Emphasis on formal language study and writing. Course conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Passing score on the Spanish Placement Exam. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 011: Spanish for Heritage Speakers II [4 units] For native speakers with limited experience in grammar and composition. Emphasis on formal language study and writing. Course conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 010 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 050: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures I [4 units] An examination of representative works of Spanish and Latin American authors produced from Medieval times through the 18th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 004 or SPAN 011 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 051: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures II [4 units] Survey of the history and major works of Peninsular, Latin American and Latino literatures from the 19th. C to the 21st. C. Prerequisite: SPAN 004 or SPAN 011 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 060: Introduction to Chicano/a Culture and Experiences [4 units] Introduction to Chicano/a cultural practices and experiences, with emphasis on the ties between culture, race, gender, social class, language, historical developments, artistic and literary expression, migration and transculturation. We will analyze changes in Chicano/a culture and cultural practices as Chicanos/as adapted to different historical and social circumstances. Taught in English. Prerequisite: WRI 001 or passing score on the entry level analytical Writing Placement Exam or equivalent. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with CCST 060 , ENG 032 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 090X: Freshman Seminar [1 unit] Examination of a topic in Spanish. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 092: Internship in Spanish [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field related to Spanish in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of Spanish. Students are required to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of Spanish. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 099: Lower Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 100: Engaging Texts: Introduction to Critical Practice [4 units] Introduction to issues and approaches in literary theory and criticism, with an emphasis on applications of methods to selected literary texts. Provides an interdisciplinary survey and analysis of the critical tradition as well its major movements, schools, thinkers, tensions, and interventions. Documents and critical readings prepare students for textual interpretation. Open only to major(s): English, Literatures and Cultures, Spanish. Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Cross-Listed with ENG 100 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 103: Spanish Composition and Conversation [4 units] To develop a student’s abilities to communicate in spoken and written Spanish, we emphasize the importance of the interaction between writer, reader, purpose and message. We focus on the four major modes of writing: description, narration, exposition and argumentation. Oral practice is also be a major component in this course. Prerequisite: SPAN 004 or SPAN 011 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 105: Hispanic Cultures I [4 units] The study of the cultures of the Hispanic world from an interdisciplinary perspective. Covers the period ending in the nineteenth century, emphasizing conversation and composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 106: Hispanic Cultures II [4 units] Hispanic cultural manifestations from an interdisciplinary perspective. Covers from the nineteenth century to the present, emphasizing conversation and composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 107: Spanish for Health Professionals [4 units] Provides students with the medical Spanish vocabulary and intercultural issues to improve their interaction with Spanish speaking patients. Prerequisite: SPAN 004 or SPAN 011 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 108: Spanish for Business and Management [4 units] Provides advanced-intermediate and advanced level students of Spanish with the Spanish business vocabulary and expressions used to carry out business with Hispanic individuals or companies. The course will focus on the development of communicative skills and communicative strategies for business. Prerequisite: SPAN 004 or SPAN 011 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 111: Empire, The Postcolonial, and Representation: Reading East and West [4 units] An analysis of the fictionalization of current issues related to migration from West and North Africa to Europe. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 112: Chicano/a Literature Written in Spanish [4 units] Overview of Chicano/a literature written in Spanish, from colonial times to the present. Main aspects to be covered include: literary history, Chicano/a Spanish, ethnicity and race, gender parameters, the aesthetics of the borderlands, class and regional variations, migration and diaspora, children’s literature, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 or ENG 032 or CCST 060 or SPAN 060 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 113: U.S. Latino/a Literature [4 units] Representative overview of U.S. Latino literature, from colonial times to the present. Through the analysis of works from different genres, the student is exposed to the main themes, techniques, styles, etc. of some of the most influential Latino authors, including several writers from the Central Valley. Taught in English. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 or ENG 032 or CCST 060 or SPAN 060 or ENG 101 or ENG 102 or ENG 103 or ENG 104 or ENG seminar number 050-089. Cross-Listed with ENG 113 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 114: Latinos/as in Children’s Literature and Film [4 units] In-depth study of Latinos/as in children’s literature and film, with special attention to issues of representation and self-representation, reception, publishing, markets, stereotypes, historical evolution, bilingualism and other linguistic issues. Combines film analysis and literary criticism to explore how Latinos/as have been represented (and have represented themselves). Taught in English. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 or ENG 032 or CCST 060 or SPAN 060 or ENG 101 or ENG 102 or ENG 103 or ENG 104 or ENG seminar number 050-089 Cross-Listed with ENG 114 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 115: Chicano/a Literature [4 units] Representative overview of Chicano/a literature, from colonial times to the present. Main aspects to be covered include: literary history, bilingualism and literature, ethnicity and race, gender parameters, the aesthetics of the borderlands, class and regional variations, migration and diaspora, children’s literature, among others. Taught in English. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 or ENG 032 or CCST 060 or SPAN 060 or ENG 101 or ENG 102 or ENG 103 or ENG 104 or ENG seminar number 050-089. Cross-Listed with ENG 115 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 121: Spanish Golden Age [4 units] Study through theater, novel and poetry of Renaissance and Baroque Peninsular literature (1492-1680): the poetry of Garcilaso, Lope de Vega and the Spanish Baroque Theater; Cervantes and the origins of the modern novel; Quevedo and Conceptism; and Góngora and Culteranism. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 122: Spanish (Peninsular) 18-19 Centuries [4 units] Representative works of Spanish/Peninsular prose fiction, theater, essay, and poetry produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Students will become familiarized with texts that vary from Neoclassicism to Realism/Naturalism. Also, they will have an understanding of socio-historical phenomena such as the Industrial Revolution, The Enlightenment, and The 1st International Socialist. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 123: Spanish (Peninsular) 20-21 Centuries [4 units] Survey from the Generation of ‘98, through Generation of ‘27, the Civil War, Francoist and Post-Francoist literature, to contemporary voices. The course takes a critical look at the constructions of Spain and “Spanishness,” seeking to build a more complex understanding of its cultures. Will be taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 130: The Transatlantic Baroque [4 units] Explores the literary connections between Spain and Latin America in this most significant time of Spanish-language letters. Special attention is paid to commerce and cultural contact, travel writing, center and periphery, literary representation, arts, music, and other relevant cultural forms of the times. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 131: Transatlantic Modernismo [4 units] Study through poetry, novel, essay and chronicle of principal characteristics of Spanish-American and Peninsular Modernismo. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 140: Latin American Colonial Literature [4 units] Survey of indigenous and Latin American Literature until 1888, with a special emphasis on the Popol Vuh. It covers the most representative works in three literary genres: narrative, poetry, and theater. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 143: Latin American Literature since Independence [4 units] Survey of Latin American Literature since Independence. It covers representative works in narrative, poetry, and theater. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 144: Caribbean Literatures and Cultures [4 units] Examines representative works of Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican prose fiction produced during the 20th and 21st centuries. The course will focus on key aspects that have contributed to the culture of this region, including ethnicity, race, dictatorship, revolution, exile, and religion. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 145: Novel of the Latin American Dictator [4 units] Examines the representation of the dictator and the mediation of the mysteries of power in Latin American novels. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 146: Latin American Film and Fiction [4 units] Compares novels and plays by Latin American authors with their filmic renditions. It explores how film and fiction are used to interpret different social and historical events in Latin America. Course taught in English. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 147: Latin American Boom [4 units] An examination of the main novels of the authors of the Latin American Boom. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 148: The Narrative World of Mario Vargas Llosa [4 units] Examines Mario Vargas Llosa’s main novels, showing the Peruvian author’s dramatic shift in both politics and aesthetic goals. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 149: The Fantastic, Magical Realism, Realism, and Testimonials [4 units] In depth study of Latin American and Caribbean literature and testimonials in a comparative context, with a particular emphasis in short stories, testimonials, and short novels, resorting to realism, magical realism, and the fantastic. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 151: Diasporas and Exiles in Latin America [4 units] Examines diasporic discourse and the representation of exile in Latin America. Includes texts and films dealing with the Asian and Jewish diaspora in Latin America, as well with economic expatriation and political exile. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 153: Bilingualism and Borders in Hispanic Literatures [4 units] Critical analysis of globalization processes and borderlands literatures in the Hispanic world. Main aspects to be covered include: bilingualism, transnationalism, cultural hybridism, borderlands aesthetics, literary historiography in the era of globalization, and border-crossing identities, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 or SPAN 060 or CCST 060 or ENG 032 . View course scheduling information
	SPAN 154: Hispanic Drama and Performing [4 units] Study of principal characteristics of Peninsular Latin American Theater from Medieval Iberia to the 21st Century. Several canonical texts will be analyzed and discussed in class. The course will focus on key aspects that have contributed to the literature and culture of the Hispanic World. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 170: Spanish Linguistics [4 units] An introduction to the study of key areas of Spanish Linguistics such as the sound system, word form, syntactic patterns, the development of language, and regional and social variations. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 172: History of the Spanish Language [4 units] Introduces the linguistic development of the Spanish language from its Latin roots to Modern Spanish. Studies the sociocultural, historical and literary influences that have affected the linguistic evolution of the Spanish language. Describes both the internal/linguistic factors and external/social factors that impacted language changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 170 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 173: Erotic Novel and Film [4 units] Erotic Novel and Film from Hispanic Modernism (Hoyos y Vinent, Felipe Trigo et al.) to “Neo-Eroticism,” “Generations X and Y” (Almodóvar, Lucía Etxebarria et al.), and “Dirty Realism” (Pedro Juan Gutiérrez et al.). Strong theoretical approach includes seminal works of Georges Bataille, George L. Mosse and Michel Foucault, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 050 or SPAN 051 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 175: Spanish in the U.S. [4 units] Examines the sociolinguistic context of Spanish spoken in the U.S. as well as its historical and contemporary challenges. Topics covered include the language varieties spoken in the U.S., language contact, language maintenance and loss, language attitudes, and the academic needs of heritage speakers. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 177: Sociolinguistics and Latino Health [4 units] Examines the relationship between language, culture, and healthcare among Latinos in the US. Offers students a broad understanding of the health conditions affecting Latinos in the US, sociolinguistic awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of the language issues and policy measures that intersect with these conditions. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 180: Topics in Hispanic Languages and Cultures [4 units] In-depth study of Spanish Languages and/or Hispanic Culture. Possible topics include Latin American and Spanish Film, the Mexican Corrido, Gender and Latin American Popular Music. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 or equivalent score on the Spanish Placement Exam. Normal Letter Grade only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 192: Internship in Spanish [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field related to Spanish in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of Spanish. Students are required to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of Spanish. Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 195: Upper Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 198: Upper Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	SPAN 199: Upper Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
Undergraduate Studies
	USTU 010: Introduction to Undergraduate Studies [1 unit] Combining weekly, large-group, interactive lectures and small-group discussion sessions, we focus on topics related to navigating campus life and strategies for effective learning at UC Merced. Includes reflective writings and engagement in activities on campus that promote self-empowerment and academic success. Open only to standing(s): Freshman. Pass/Fail only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	USTU 012: Undergraduate Studies [1 unit] Practice in university level study skills including reading academic texts, writing lecture notes, organizing and rehearsing study materials, taking tests, completing timed assignments, and group presentations. Employing appropriate university communication and managing time and finances will also be addressed. Pass/Fail only. View course scheduling information
	USTU 020: Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving [2 units] The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the methods scientists use for performing rough, order-of-magnitude calculations. Topics discussed will include the scientific method, dimensional analysis, and Fermi problems. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	USTU 092: Internship in Undergraduate Studies [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field of undergraduate studies in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of undergraduate studies. Requires students to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of undergraduate studies. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	USTU 110: Undergraduate Studies: Tutor Training [4 units] Students will analyze and apply current and traditional pedagogy and best practices of tutoring undergraduates in different disciplines. Principles of active learning and strategies for managing peer groups will be examined in the context of tutoring diverse student populations. Applications of learning theory will occur in peer-critiqued practicums. Prerequisite: WRI 110 or upper division standing (at least 60 units). Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	USTU 192: Internship in Undergraduate Studies [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field of undergraduate studies in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of undergraduate studies. Requires students to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of undergraduate studies. Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
World Cultures and History
	WCH 295: Graduate Research [1-12 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WCH 296: Research for M.A. Thesis [1-6 units] Research and writing of M.A. thesis. Permission of instructor required. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. View course scheduling information
	WCH 297: Research for Ph.D. Dissertation [2-12 units] Research and writing of Ph.D. dissertation. At least one 297 course is required during each year following completion of qualifying examinations. Permission of instructor required. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WCH 298: Directed Group Study [1-12 units] Group project under faculty supervision. Permission of instructor required. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WCH 299: Directed Independent Study [1-12 units] Independent project under faculty supervision. Permission of instructor required. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
World Heritage
	WH 001: Introduction to World Heritage [4 units] Introduction to the concept of cultural and natural World Heritage. Topics include international policy in heritage management, the role of governments and organizations in identifying and protecting heritage, methods for documenting and interpreting heritage sites, and cultural and intellectual property ethics. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	WH 002: Cyber Heritage [4 units] An examination of the new forms of communication and interpretation provided by internet 2.0, viewed in the context of the creation of virtual heritage on the web. Second Life will be used to explore the social and technological dimensions and to experiment with a cyber-anthropological approach. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	WH 003: International Heritage [4 units] Cultural heritage is studied in relation to legal and management issues, cultural heritage protection, and its principal organizations and institutions. Students will analyze the key principles and policies through the examination of international heritage institutions, conventions and charters. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	WH 004: World Heritage in Maps: An Introduction to Cartography and GIS [4 units] Application of Cartography and Geographic Information Systems for the study of World Heritage. Focus on spatial analysis and cartographic modeling techniques to study and make maps of cultural sites and landscapes. Weekly lectures and GIS labs on geographic topics from America, Asia, and Europe. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	WH 092: Internship in World Heritage [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field of world heritage in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of world heritage. Requires students to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of world heritage. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 099: Lower Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 100: Virtual Heritage and World Heritage [4 units] Introduction to virtual heritage and world heritage, definitions and methods. Students learn how to describe, analyze, contextualize, preserve, and communicate information derived from heritage resources. Prerequisite: WH 001 . View course scheduling information
	WH 110: Reconstructing Ancient Worlds [4 units] Methodological issues concerning the reconstruction and depiction of the ancient world; study of validation processes for virtual reconstruction; epistemological and anthropological issues. Techniques of documentation, reconstruction, 3D modeling, computer graphics, virtual reality. Prerequisite: WH 001 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	WH 120: 3D-Digging [8-12 units] Main goal of the course is to interpret an archaeological excavation in 3D using advanced technologies for recording and visualizing structures, objects and stratigraphies. 3D interpretation of an archaeological site creates new perspectives of research and training, with the experimental possibility to simulate archaeological data in a virtual environment. Prerequisite: WH 001 or WH 002 or WH 003 or WH 110 or ANTH 003 or ANTH 001 or ANTH 130 or ANTH 132 or ANTH 134 or ANTH 140 or ANTH 141 or ANTH 142 or ANTH 144 or ANTH 146 or ANTH 148 . Permission of instructor required. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WH 130: Introduction to Digital Archaeology [4 units] Nowadays archaeology is a digital science: from the fieldwork to the laboratory, to the Web or virtual reality systems, the data generate a very complex workflow. The course will involve the students in the comprehension of the impact of digital technologies in archaeology. Prerequisite: WH 001 or WH 002 or WH 003 or WH 110 or ANTH 003 or ANTH 001 or ANTH 130 or ANTH 132 or ANTH 134 or ANTH 140 or ANTH 141 or ANTH 142 or ANTH 144 or ANTH 146 or ANTH 148 . Permission of instructor required. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WH 140: Cultural Heritage Policy and Practice [4 units] Critical examination of the legal, practical, and ethical aspects of cultural heritage management in the United States and abroad. Topics include cultural resource management in public and private contexts, participation of stakeholders, the application of anthropological knowledge, and public outreach. Prerequisite: WH 001 or ANTH 003 . Cross-Listed with ANTH 140 . View course scheduling information
	WH 192: Internship in World Heritage [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field of world heritage in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of world heritage. Requires students to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of world heritage. Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 195: Upper Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 198: Upper Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WH 199: Upper Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
Writing
	WRI 001: Academic Writing [4 units] Development of critical reading, thinking, and academic writing ability. Intensive practice in analysis of college-level texts and in expository writing and revision. Section placement based on the student’s UC Entry Level Writing Requirement Exam score. Completion with a grade of C or better meets University of California Entry Level Writing Requirement. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	WRI 001A: Intensive Academic Writing [2 units] For students who are repeating WRI 001 , or students entering with AWPE scores of 4 or lower, we provide an intensive focus on academic language, including grammar, vocabulary, and editing practices. Not available for academic credit. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	WRI 010: College Reading and Composition [4 units] Development of college-level skills in effective use of language, analysis and argumentation, organization and strategies for creation, revision and editing. Prerequisite: WRI 001 or passing score on the entry level analytical Writing Placement Exam or equivalent. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	WRI 011: Supplemental Instruction [1 unit] Supervised by a supplemental instructor, students will complete 1 unit of additional work on reading and writing aligned with the curriculum of another lower division Writing Program course (e.g., WRI 010 ) or writing-intensive course (e.g., CORE 001 ). Permission of instructor required. Normal Letter Grade only. Course may be repeated 1 time for credit. View course scheduling information
	WRI 025: Introduction to Creative Writing [4 units] Introduction to the craft of writing poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Students study literary devices and style by considering a variety of texts by published authors. In addition, we provide an opportunity to explore their own imaginative participation in the world around them. They also compose poems, short stories, and literary essays. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 030: Introduction to Professional Writing [4 units] Students develop proficiency in forms of written communication typical in academic and professional settings. In addition, students perform critical analyses of texts within a variety of rhetorical modes. Assignments emphasize responsible and ethical practices in writing to communicate in the professional world. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 040: Writing in the Disciplines [4 units] Enables students to explore how academic, professional, and creative discourse varies. Options will be represented in writing assignments such as policy reviews, proposals for community-based research, narrative poetry, factual short stories, abstracts for personal or collaborative research, and editorial responses to politically charged texts. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 090: Intersections of Creative and Professional Writing [4 units] Examines the relationship between artistic and utilitarian writing techniques and priorities. Students will generate texts in various genres of creative writing and professional writing), with primary focus on why texts are constructed in different ways for multiple purposes and varied audiences. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 092: Internship in Writing [1-4 units] Provides oversight and structure for a student’s internship in a field related to writing in community organizations, professional research projects, etc. connected to the study of writing. Students are required to write an original research paper or relevant product that demonstrates how the internship advanced their knowledge of writing. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 2 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	WRI 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WRI 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WRI 099: Lower Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	WRI 100: Advanced Writing [4 units] An emphasis on development of style, voice and syntax within writing projects. As a pre-professional writing course, it will include readings and writing in creative non-fiction as well as writing for popular and academic periodicals. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Open only to standing(s): Sophomore, Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 101: Writing in the Disciplines: Psychology [4 units] Intended for psychology majors and majors in closely related disciplines, this course refines a student’s ability to analyze, synthesize, and explain complex information by producing professional written texts and oral reports for appropriate audiences. Using APA style, each student will also collaborate on a research project. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 104: Personal Style and Formal Writing [3 units] Examining current and historical issues of grammar, style, and usage, students will refine their personal style as writers while they also strengthen their command of formal academic discourse. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 105: Grammar and Style [4 units] An introduction to some basic principles of language study, including the key distinction between classifying and explaining grammatical forms and functions. Building on principles of grammar study, students will analyze style in texts representing various genres and formats that range from literary to conversational to disciplinary discourse. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Open only to standing(s): Sophomore, Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	WRI 110: Tutor Training [4 units] To gain experience in the tutoring process, students will examine theoretical and practical parameters of learning to write. Pedagogies for working with a diverse student population are addressed through readings, reflective journals, research, writing projects and a practicum. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 112: Writing in the Arts [4 units] An upper-division course within our Writing Minor Program and a General Education requisite, with subjects including Studio Art, Art History, Music, Cinema and Media, Performance Studies and Architecture. This course will use the medium of Arts to build critical inquiry and advanced composition skills. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 114: Environmental Writing [4 units] Technical, scientific, policy, journalistic, and nonfiction writing focused on environmental science, for the purposes of critical inquiry and advanced composition skills. With potential applications in environmental research, advocacy, art, this course provides opportunity to theorize the idea of place, analyze local environmental issues, and explore integrated and applied writing processes. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	WRI 115: Topics in Science Writing [4 units] To better understand the difficult process of explaining technical information in clear, accessible, non-technical language, students read widely in the scientific literature, including works by established science journalists and by prominent scientists who have written for the general public. Oral presentations and group projects complement various writing tasks. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Normal Letter Grade only. Course may be repeated 1 time for credit. View course scheduling information
	WRI 116: Science Writing in Natural Sciences [4 units] To improve their command of scientific discourse, students in the School of Natural Sciences read widely in scientific literature, including research published in established scientific journals and articles or books by prominent scientists who have written for the general public. Oral presentations and group projects complement various writing tasks. Prerequisite: WRI 010 . Permission of instructor required for non-science majors. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information

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SPAN 001: Elementary Spanish I

SPAN 002: Elementary Spanish II

SPAN 003: Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN 004: Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN 010: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

SPAN 011: Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

SPAN 050: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures I

SPAN 051: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures II

SPAN 060: Introduction to Chicano/a Culture and Experiences

SPAN 090X: Freshman Seminar

SPAN 092: Internship in Spanish

SPAN 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research

SPAN 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study

SPAN 099: Lower Division Individual Study

SPAN 100: Engaging Texts: Introduction to Critical Practice

SPAN 103: Spanish Composition and Conversation

SPAN 105: Hispanic Cultures I

SPAN 106: Hispanic Cultures II

SPAN 107: Spanish for Health Professionals

SPAN 108: Spanish for Business and Management

SPAN 111: Empire, The Postcolonial, and Representation: Reading East and West

SPAN 112: Chicano/a Literature Written in Spanish

SPAN 113: U.S. Latino/a Literature

SPAN 114: Latinos/as in Children’s Literature and Film

SPAN 115: Chicano/a Literature

SPAN 121: Spanish Golden Age

SPAN 122: Spanish (Peninsular) 18-19 Centuries

SPAN 123: Spanish (Peninsular) 20-21 Centuries

SPAN 130: The Transatlantic Baroque

SPAN 131: Transatlantic Modernismo

SPAN 140: Latin American Colonial Literature

SPAN 143: Latin American Literature since Independence

SPAN 144: Caribbean Literatures and Cultures

SPAN 145: Novel of the Latin American Dictator

SPAN 146: Latin American Film and Fiction

SPAN 147: Latin American Boom

SPAN 148: The Narrative World of Mario Vargas Llosa

SPAN 149: The Fantastic, Magical Realism, Realism, and Testimonials

SPAN 151: Diasporas and Exiles in Latin America

SPAN 153: Bilingualism and Borders in Hispanic Literatures

SPAN 154: Hispanic Drama and Performing

SPAN 170: Spanish Linguistics

SPAN 172: History of the Spanish Language

SPAN 173: Erotic Novel and Film

SPAN 175: Spanish in the U.S.

SPAN 177: Sociolinguistics and Latino Health

SPAN 180: Topics in Hispanic Languages and Cultures

SPAN 192: Internship in Spanish

SPAN 195: Upper Division Undergraduate Research

SPAN 198: Upper Division Directed Group Study

SPAN 199: Upper Division Individual Study

USTU 010: Introduction to Undergraduate Studies

USTU 012: Undergraduate Studies

USTU 020: Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving

USTU 092: Internship in Undergraduate Studies

USTU 110: Undergraduate Studies: Tutor Training

USTU 192: Internship in Undergraduate Studies

WCH 295: Graduate Research

WCH 296: Research for M.A. Thesis

WCH 297: Research for Ph.D. Dissertation

WCH 298: Directed Group Study

WCH 299: Directed Independent Study

WH 001: Introduction to World Heritage

WH 002: Cyber Heritage

WH 003: International Heritage

WH 004: World Heritage in Maps: An Introduction to Cartography and GIS

WH 092: Internship in World Heritage

WH 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research