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Course Descriptions

 

Instructional Science & Technology
  

  • IST 531 - MultimediaTools I: Audio and Video

    MultimediaTools I: Audio&Video Production: Is intended for students who want to acquire the skills and expertise necessary to produce informational audio and videos intended for interactive multimedia projects. The emphasis will be to create media that one can incorporate into classroom and corporate training environments. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 2
  

  • IST 541 - Multimedia Tools II: Interactive Media

    Teaches the theory and practice of interactive media through the use of new technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the production process by completing short exercises culminating in a final project.

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 2
  

  • IST 550 - Change Management

    Study how change occurs in people and organizations. As interventions take place, individuals, teams, and their organizations develop the potential to apply new knowledge and practices to improve performance. The actual application of new knowledge and performance improvement requires that change occur. Often, change is resisted. Professionals can enhance knowledge application and performance if they develop strategies to reduce resistance to change.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2
  

  • IST 595 - Special Topics

    Special Topics: Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • IST 597 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • IST 622 - Assessment & Evaluation

    Introduce the theoretical framework of assessment as it applies to learner performance, effectiveness of curriculum design, and effectiveness of instructional delivery. Explore and develop real-world methods of assessment through the use of psychometric techniques. Students develop techniques for judging the performance of instructional delivery and conduct appropriate usability, reliability, and efficiency tests of instructional and learning management systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: IST 524 )
    Typically Offered: Summer term only

    Units: 4
  

  • IST 624 - Research Design & Methods

    Survey, analyze and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods; study the difference between them. Learn to read, analyze and critic research papers; select appropriate techniques to design research in an educational and training context. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • IST 626 - Advanced Instructional Design

    Advanced Instructional Design: Students work on authentic instructional design projects individually or in small groups. Students engage in real world projects and integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses, including instructional design process, principles, multimedia for instruction, learning theories, and assessment and evaluation. Adding a real world design experience means dealing with and balancing numerous additional variables, including project management, effective communication with clients, time management, application of professional knowledge and skills, and producing professional level products. Students are equally responsible for technology use, design decisions, client requirements, and are also required to produce original work for all aspects of each project.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: IST 522  and IST 526 )
    Typically Offered: Summer term only

    Units: 4
  

  • IST 630 - Project Mgmt Practicum

    Project Management Practicum: Provides hands-on practice with industry-level PM software and covers several case studies. Students take a real world project and apply the knowledge and skills as the project manager of the project. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 2
  

  • IST 660 - Leadership for Knowledge Org

    Leadership for Knowledge Centered Organizations: Covers the theories, philosophies, and concepts of leadership through the examination of the difference between management and leadership, organizational culture, and the leader-follower relationship. Emphasize on multicultural, diverse and knowledge centered organizations such as high-tech corporations or higher-ed institutions. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • IST 665 - Tech for Language Learning

    Technology for Language Learning : Investigate technology used for language teaching and learning. Experiment and evaluate different types of authoring, delivery, practice and assessment tools in language acquisition. Hands-on projects and case studies are included. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • IST 675 - Design & Teach E-Learning

    Design and Teach E-learning Courses: Covers design and delivery online and hybrid instruction. Discuss teaching strategy for online environment and how it differs from traditional methods. Survey, apply, and evaluate advanced communication tools used in e-learning, such as learning management system, online collaboration tools, and media authoring tools. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • IST 695 - Special Topics

    Specialized study of a particular advanced topic, usually beyond master degree level, within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • IST 696 - Directed Research Development

    Directed Research and Development: Provide a framework for a substantial research and development effort beyond a typical capstone project: ideation, proposal writing, project management, presentation, documentation and/or evaluation. IST 696 provides one-on-one guidance on students’ research and development effort within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design disciplines. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • IST 697 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select advanced topic of study and number of credits. Level: Graduate (Elective)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • IST 699 - Graduate Capstone

    Graduate Capstone: A capstone contributes to the disciplines or the professions by adding to technical/professional knowledge or by providing an original application of technical/professional knowledge in the professional field. Examples include a field study, a project, applied research, or a professional article of publishable quality.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: IST 622  and IST 626 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4

Italian
  

  • ITAL 101 - Beginning Italian I

    This class introduces the basics of the Italian language and culture with emphasis on the development of the basic communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component. 

    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • ITAL 102 - Beginning Italian II

    In this class students will continue the study of Italian language and culture with emphasis on the development of the basic communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: ITAL 101  with a C- or better)
    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • ITAL 201 - Intermediate Italian I

    Students will continue to develop proficiency in Italian at the intermediate level. Students will communicate interpersonally and interpretively and present on familiar topics in daily situations. Students will further develop communicative strategies and will continue the study of Italian language and culture. This course requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: ITAL 102  with a C- or better)
    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS, WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • ITAL 297 - Independent Study

    Allows lower-division students to independently study a particular aspect of Italian culture and language. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • ITAL 305 - Intro Italian Culture & Civili

    Introduction to Italian culture, history, and geography, including art forms, literature, customs, traditions, economy, politics, music, fashion, food, and lifestyles. Challenges stereotypes, fosters cultural understanding, and strengthens ability to analyze, criticize, and discuss specific cultural topics. Encourages a comparative perspective reflecting the Italian social context, while contrasting Italian cultural issues with comparable US issues.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • ITAL 397 - Independent Study

    Individual study of a particular aspect of Italian culture, language, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Japanese
  

  • ES 307 - Japan-American Experience

    This course focuses on Japanese-American experience from the 1860s to the present as an ongoing study in ethnographic assimilation, including early immigration and response; immigration and labor laws; property rights; and WWII internment. Students identify and evaluate the issues of the ethics of assimilation, racial and ethnic discrimination, educational opportunity, social justice, and cultural identity. Taught in English.

    (Crosslisted/Equivalent with JAPN 307 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- of better)
    General Education: F Ethnic Studies
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies, US1 U.S. Histories
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 3
  

  • ES 317 - Pacific Food Empires

    This course examines the historical processes that have informed the food on our plates. In particular, we will look at food as a medium through which to understand the processes of migration, invention, colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism that have shaped much of the Asia-Pacific world, including Japan and the United States. Students will have a clear understanding of the processes of colonialism and globalization that informed the spread and invention of different food cultures and cuisines.

    (Crosslisted/Equivalent with JAPN 317 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: F Ethnic Studies
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I

    This is a beginning Japanese course for students with no prior Japanese. Students will learn and use basic Japanese interpersonally and interpretively to communicate and present on familiar topics. Students will learn reading and writing systems including hiragana, katakana and basic kanji. Students will gain appreciation of Japanese customs, practices, products, and perspectives, and be able to compare them with their own culture.

    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures&Languag-BS
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II

    This is a continuation of JAPN 101 . Students will continue to learn to use Japanese interpersonally and interpretively to communicate and present on familiar topics in daily situations. Students will learn basic communication strategies and demonstrate an increased appreciation of Japanese customs, practices, products, and perspectives, and are able to compare them with their own.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 101  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures&Languag-BS
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 185 - Beg interpersonal and interpretive communication I

    This course focuses on interpersonal and interpretive communication in daily situations at beginning level and is a companion course for JAPN 101  and JAPN 102 .

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 1-2
  

  • JAPN 186 - Beg interpersonal and interpretive communication II

    This course focuses on interpersonal and interpretive communication in daily situations at beginning level and is a companion course for JAPN 101  and JAPN 102 .

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 1-2
  

  • JAPN 195 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic relative to the Japanese language or culture. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 197 - Independent Study

    Allows lower-division students to independently study a particular aspect of Japanese culture and language. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I

    This is a continuation of JAPN 102 . Students will continue to develop proficiency at an intermediate level of Japanese. Students will use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationships between the practices, products and perspectives of Japanese culture and compare them with their own.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 102  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS, WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 212 - Samurai Spirit

    This course explores the four periods of the samurai tradition to survey changing roles and philosophy behind its existence. The survey will analyze contemporary images/stereotypes of the samurai. The course employs ancient war tales, historical documents and paintings, maps, articles, literary works, different genres of samurai films, and videos to fully examine one of the most popular Japanese cultural icons. Taught in English. 

    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 213 - Manga, Anime & Modern Japan

    This course uses Japanese manga (comics) and anime (animated films) as mirrors that reflect the Japanese experience of rapid economic and social transformation over the past 150 years. Starting with the examination of ancient Japanese style of visual expression, we will trace how manga and anime sketch out a parallel world that is linked both historically and culturally to the imagined community of the Japanese nation-state. Taught in English.

    General Education: C1 Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 215 - Cool Japan Today

    This course examines contemporary media culture and products as a conceptual lens to focus on Japanese pop culture and soft power in the 21st Century. Manga, Anime, Cinema, literature, performance art, music, and fine arts will all be surveyed with an eye to understanding what exactly is cool and different about Japanese creative work and whether these kinds of cultural exports could become the foundation of a new post-industrial Japanese economy. Taught in English.

    General Education: C1 Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 285 - Intermediate Interpersonal and Interpretive Communication III

    This course focuses on interpersonal and interpretive communication in daily situations at intermediate level and is a companion course for JAPN 201  and JAPN 300 .

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 1-2
  

  • JAPN 286 - Intermediate Interpersonal and Interpretive Communication IV

    This course focuses on interpersonal and interpretive communication in daily situations at intermediate level and is a companion course for JAPN 201  and JAPN 300 .

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 1-2
  

  • JAPN 295 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in Japanese. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 297 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 300 - Introduction to Advanced Communication

    This is a bridge course from intermediate to advanced Japanese language. Students expand their cultural knowledge and language by investigating and comparing a broader range of topics in Japanese. Taught in Japanese. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 201  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    University Requirement: WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 301 - Advanced Japanese Culture, Language and Communication

    This course continues to develop advanced level Japanese competency through further acquisition of Japanese cultural knowledge on a variety of fields and disciplines in content-based instruction. Taught in Japanese. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 201  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies, WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 302 - History of Japan

    This course further develops advanced level Japanese through building and expanding knowledge of Japanese history as a dynamic, interrelated system and employs a variety of processes to identify, analyze and evaluate cultural themes, values and ideas. Students will demonstrate ability to accurately comprehend ideas across a range of historical content. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 201  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 303 - Business Japanese

    This course develops functional use of Japanese language for various types of situations and events that occur in the daily business environment. The types of situations include formal introductions, basic business rules, business etiquette, honorifics, and how to write business documents and email. It also presents and expands on cultural perspectives and concepts as they impact the business world. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 201  or equivalent with C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 304 - Introduction to Translation & Interpretation

    This course is an introduction to translating and interpreting that provides an overview of the knowledge necessary for the fields of translation and interpretation. Students will study general issues involved in translating and interpreting and building the foundation of knowledge and techniques including rapid reading, analyzing, summarizing and paraphrasing, listening comprehension and shadowing. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 305 - Introduction to Japanese Culture & Civilization

    This course introduces various aspects of Japanese culture, including history, geography, religion, government, politics, customs and traditions. After a broad historical overview beginning in prehistory, this course focuses on the Tokugawa period as the bedrock for understanding modern Japanese society as a mass society. Taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - even years

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 306 - The Japanese Mind

    This project-based course looks behind the Japanese social mask to understand Japanese people’s thoughts, behaviors, aesthetics and ideology. It covers modes of thinking, making friends and influencing others, decision making, ethical systems and hierarchical relationships. Taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 307 - Japan-American Experience

    This course focuses on Japanese-American experience from the 1860s to the present as an ongoing study in ethnographic assimilation, including early immigration and response; immigration and labor laws; property rights; and WWII internment. Students identify and evaluate the issues of the ethics of assimilation, racial and ethnic discrimination, educational opportunity, social justice, and cultural identity. Taught in English.

     

    (Crosslisted/Equivalent with ES 307 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- of better)
    General Education: F Ethnic Studies
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies, US1 U.S. Histories
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 308 - Japanese Pop-Culture

    This course explores post WWII Japanese music, literature, artistic media, and hi-tech products. Investigates social themes ranging from post-holocaust Japanese hedonism to childhood fantasies by looking at Manga comic books, Animation, and popular music, as well as fashion and style, popular technology, consumerism, and environmental issues. Explores the evolution of pop culture and its impact on society. Taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 309 - Masterpieces in Japanese Literature

    This course explores early Japanese prose and poetry to detect native motifs that continue into modern literature. Dramatic scripts, I-Novels, surrealistic fiction, and contemporary authors including Yoshimoto Banana and Murakami Haruki will be read and written about in a student-created literary online diary. Taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 310 - Japanese Cinema

    This course provides an introductory scrutiny of major Japanese directors and genres with attention to film composition, choices of subject and character, and the relationship of cinema to Japanese culture and society. Students will analyze and discuss cinematographic elements and cultural codes among a variety of film genres, production of their historical and socio-cultural context, as well as issues dealing with popular culture and equity. Taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 311 - Social Issues In Japan

    As the drive to rebuild modern Japan after WWII slowed, latent and new social problems have become visible. This course offers interdisciplinary perspectives on issues such as care of the elderly and homeless, equal treatment of minorities, gender and labor issues, domestic and world ecological concerns, and relevant institutions that promote or attack prejudice towards heterogeneous social groups. Taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 312 - Advanced Japanese for Careers

    This course is designed to develop a functional use of Japanese and cultural perspectives and concepts for professional occupations such as education, business, technology, and hospitality. Students will learn how to interact and collaborate in a variety of situations that focus on business etiquette and effective communication as members of the business community. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    University Requirement: WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 314 - Japanese Visual Culture and Media

    An analysis of historical and modern Japanese society through works of art and media including photography, film, maps, and other visual materials. Students learn to extract information from images as part of a visual analysis, while dealing with socio-geographical methods for understanding urban flows, economic disparities, transportation, and built environments. Students compare what they understand about Japanese culture with their own familiar environments. Taught in English. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 315 - Japanese Business Culture

    This course examines a variety of business practices and norms in present-day Japan while introducing the historical development of Japanese corporate systems. Students will analyze the socio-cultural concepts that underlie Japanese business structure and new development and trends in Japanese business. It offers an understanding of how to communicate efficiently, build credibility, and form viable business relationships. Taught in English.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 316 - Japanese Myth and Folktales

    This course examines the native belief systems and the supernatural as reflected in a rich tradition of folktales, myths, songs, and proverbs in Japan. Students analyze the ways in which social practice and cultural norms/codes have been linked to folklore in Japan. The course also employs a variety of media such as woodblock prints, animation, and films to study the various manifestations of the supernatural in Japanese culture. Taught in English.

    Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 317 - Pacific Food Empires

    This course examines the historical processes that have informed the food on our plates. In particular, we will look at food as a medium through which to understand the processes of migration, invention, colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism that have shaped much of the Asia-Pacific world, including Japan and the United States. Students will have a clear understanding of the processes of colonialism and globalization that informed the spread and invention of different food cultures and cuisines.

     

    (Crosslisted/Equivalent with ES 317 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: F Ethnic Studies
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 320S - Japanese for the Global Community

    Students will have the opportunity to engage with community projects of import and relevance, while examining issues of justice, compassion, diversity and social responsibility. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Japanese language and culture through their community service to promote global citizens and develop communication skills through discussions, reflection essays and presentations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 340 - Language for Professions: Japanese

    This course is designed to develop a functional use of Japanese for the professions. Students will learn how to respond to a variety of situations that focus on professional matters such as customer service, telephone conversations, and effective communication as a member of the professional community. It also presents and expands on cultural practices with perspectives and concepts. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (JAPN 102  or equivalent) with C- or better]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS, WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 350 - World Culture and Language: Japanese

    This course focuses on language use related to the cultures of the Japanese speaking community. It addresses culture-specific practices and concepts that cannot be translated into English. Students will also learn the use of Japanese to communicate at basic levels in culturally appropriate ways. Taught in English and Japanese. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 380 - Japan: Land and People

    This course introduces the language and culture of Japan through a thematic approach. Selected topics include geography, climate, population, and industry. This course is designed to develop advanced Japanese language competency and to introduce various aspects of related Japanese culture using technology and web-based materials. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 395 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic relative to the Japanese language or cultures. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-12
  

  • JAPN 396 - Field Studies

    Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Japanese.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 397 - Independent Study

    Individual study of a particular aspect of Japanese language, culture, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program coordinator. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 401 - Structure of Japanese Language

    This course aims to develop basic understanding of structural features of Japanese language. Students will be introduced to basic phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and discourse levels of Japanese. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 402 - Japanese Literature

    This course aims to develop an advanced level of communication by interpreting and analyzing various aspects of modern Japanese literature, including short stories and significant works by authors of the modern period. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 403 - Pre-Capstone

    This course aims to develop an advanced level of academic communication through the formulation of research questions on linguistic and cultural topics, using appropriate research methods and critical thinking skills. Students utilize a variety of information sources to investigate, organize, and analyze the information. Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 2
  

  • JAPN 404 - Advanced Japanese for Presentational Communication

    This course aims to develop an advanced level of academic communication to finalize research projects using appropriate research methods. Students analyze and synthesize their research findings to orally present and to write academic papers using APA style. This course is a companion course for WLC 400  (Major Capstone). Taught in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: JAPN 300  or equivalent with a C- or better) and (Coreq: WLC 400 )]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 2
  

  • JAPN 405 - Cultural Landscape of Japan

    This course examines a variety of Japanese socio-cultural contexts while introducing the significant aspects of diverse geographic regions, as well as ways of landscape use. Through the exploration of Japanese landscapes, students learn to analyze the unique senses of space, the concepts of nature and culture, the roles of tourism, and the growing tensions between urban and rural centers in Japan. Taught in English.  

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • JAPN 407 - Japan in the Globalized Community

    This course examines the history of pre-war Japan in the world, and how this legacy impacts interactions with its Asian neighbors. How is modern Japan optimizing its position in Asia and how do others in the region perceive these efforts? How do Japanese cultural exports change perceptions of Japan and the Japanese people? How is Japan opening up to people from other countries, and how does this impact its position as a world leader? Taught in English. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Fall term only - odd years

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 410 - Quakes and Nukes: (Un)Natural Japanese Environments

    Japan is richly diverse, from the tundra-like north to the subtropical south. Its islands are shaped by earthquakes, volcanoes, and man-made ecologies. We study the Japanese archipelago from multiple scientific and humanistic perspectives, including material from scientific journals, films, history, anthropology, and Japanese comics. We cover the basics of Japanese geology, Pacific seismology (the ¿Ring of Fire¿), the causes and effects of nuclear radiation, and the changes to the land. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with C- or better)
    General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • JAPN 420 - Maximizing Study Abroad Experiences

    Your study abroad experience is potentially a rich opportunity for you to enhance your language skills and deepen your understanding of other cultures, people and their practices. This course provides the resources to help you prepare to maximize your study abroad experiences. This course is taught in English.

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 1-2
  

  • JAPN 495 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic relative to the Japanese language or cultures. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 496 - Field Studies

    Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Japanese.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 497 - Independent Study

    Individual study of a particular aspect of Japanese language, culture, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 595 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic relative to the Japanese language or cultures. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 596 - Field Studies

    Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Japanese.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • JAPN 597 - Independent Study

    Individual study of a particular aspect of Japanese language, culture, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6

Kinesiology
  

  • KIN 102 - Monterey Bay Adventure Sports

    This course will focus on the many outdoor recreational opportunities surrounding CSUMB and the Monterey Peninsula. Students will have an opportunity to participate in hiking, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, surfing and canyoneering, with an emphasis on safety and training. Requires off-campus trips, equipment rental fees and a final exam.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 2
  

  • KIN 109 - Swimming: Beginning

    Teaches the very basic techniques, skills, and concepts of swimming to those with little or limited swimming experience. Develop a sense of confidence in swimming through 12 steps to practice and the common combination of drills. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 110 - Strength Training

    Students learn about and engage in resistance training as a means of improving and maintaining muscular fitness. Includes basic instruction in exercise technique, spotting, safety and basic resistance training program design.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 111 - Swimming for Fitness

    Students engage in swimming and learn about the use of swimming as a means of improving aerobic fitness. Also targets improvements in stroke efficiency. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 113 - Wake-Up Workouts

    Students learn about, develop, and execute a personal fitness program; emphasizing improvements in muscular and aerobic fitness through a wide variety of activities. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 114 - Walking

    Students learn about and engage in fitness walking as a means of improving health and well-being. A variety of walking venues are used along with special small or large group activities. Credit/ no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 115 - Introduction to Exercise is Medicine

    Introduces physical activity as a key mechanism for prevention and management of life-style related and chronic diseases. Introduces the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise is Medicine on Campus initiative, which educates and encourages students to continue involvement in lifelong physical activity.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 116 - Adaptive Sports: Aquatics

    Instructs on adapting Physical Activity for each individual’s unique needs through the use of the pool to enhance one’s overall health and well-being. Course content decided upon between instructor and student. Designed especially for individuals with permanent or temporary disability. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 117 - Adapted Sports: Dry Land

    A learning experience for individuals who would like to select a physical activity program with adaptations to meet their individual needs. Course content decided upon between instructor and student, resulting in many program options and variety. This experience, in conjunction with adapted aquatics can provide daily activity for individuals who are temporarily or permanently in need of adapted physical activity. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 118 - Water Aerobics

    Using flotation devices, students follow the instructor through a wide variety of movements using the water as resistance with the goal of improving muscular and aerobic fitness. No experience in swimming necessary. Credit/ no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 119 - Aquatics Activities

    Provides instruction in water activity that ranges from underwater hockey to water polo. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 120 - CPR/First Aid

    Covers instruction and practice in the immediate and temporary care of injuries and sudden illness. Includes emergency response, rescue breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid for adults only. Conforms to American Red Cross standards. Optional written and practical certification exam offered at end of course.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 123 - Step Aerobics

    An introduction to step aerobic exercise. Additional cardiovascular training methods such as dance may also be included. The course also will teach students to monitor their progress throughout the semester. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 125 - High Intensity Interval Training

    Students engage in high intensity interval training (HIIT) focusing on cardio and body weight strength movements.  

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 131 - Beginning Tai Chi Chi Kung

    Short Sun Style form of qigong exercises to improve mobility and flexibility and develop better balance. The second form emphasizes power, a simple Yang style Tai Chi/Chi Kung form that teaches the principles of body mechanics through the alignment of the bone structure with the force of gravity. Explains theory and provides training for effective practice of any form of Tai Chi. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 132 - Beginning Chen Taijiquan

    Consists of step-by-step progression to a Chen 26 Movement Form. Fundamentals include standing meditation, proper body posture, footwork drills, along with self-defense applications. Training in body mechanics, including whole-body exercises which increase mobility, promote relaxation, and reduce physical tension and strain. Credit/No Credit.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 134 - Self-Defense

    A hands-on class that incorporates the four components of self-defense: awareness, avoidance, and verbal and physical techniques. Teaches verbal and physical self-defense skills from a standing position and from the ground. This class focuses on rape-prevention and aims to reduce fear and empower students with skills to defend themselves against physical, verbal and sexual attacks. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 139 - Yoga

    Introduces the physical practice of yoga and explores the emotional and philosophical aspects of this ancient discipline. Practice of postures build from basic poses to more challenging poses. Builds strength, endurance and flexibility through practice. Also includes the study of yoga through assigned readings, class discussions and journaling. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 140 - Yoga II

    Designed for students who have completed KIN 139  and wish to continue their study of Yoga. Welcomes beginners with no prior yoga experience as well. Credit/no credit.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 141 - Disc Golf

    Students learn the skills, beginner through advanced, needed to master the game of disc golf. Credit/No Credit

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 143 - Volleyball

    Introduces students to indoor court volleyball. Students develop passing, blocking, and hitting skills. Students learn the rules, scoring, and team strategies and tactics. Credit/No Credit

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 144 - Basketball

    Facilitates the development of fundamental skill in basketball. While skill enhancement is the desired outcome, also covers the rules and regulations of the game, and the history and growth of basketball. Credit/ no credit.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 145 - Softball

    Students develop throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, and base-running skills while learning rules, scoring, and team strategies for offensive and defensive fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball. Credit/ No Credit

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • KIN 148 - Running

    Students learn and practice the training methods and techniques needed to develop cardiovascular fitness. Students develop a personal running training program. Credit/No Credit

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
 

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