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Liberal Studies Descriptions
For catalog cycle Fall 2005 to Spring 2007
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LS 195: Special Topics
Inactive as of Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Studies a particular topic in the liberal studies major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 295: Special Topics
Effective Aug 26, 2002 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 298S: Intro to Teaching & Learning S
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Introduction to Teaching & Learning introduces students to the teaching profession and classroom work by examining the daily work of classroom teachers in multicultural schools. Explores student and youth issues and schooling, the dynamics of school/parent/community relationships, and the effects of educational policies and practices on culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Students complete approximately 30 hours of early field experience through service learning activities. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 to 3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 300: Major ProSeminar
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Major ProSeminar: Orientation, Perspectives & Lifelong Learning focuses on academic orientation and lifelong learning skills that are applicable in academic and professional contexts: basic and advanced writing skills, critical thinking, collaborative learning, academic self-development, research, and multicultural education. Students develop an Academic Learning Plan to guide their learning. (Offered every semester.)
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 323: World Mythology Literatur
Inactive as of Aug 28, 2006 View History
Description:
Surveys world mythology and global mythologies including Hindu, Norse, Celtic, and American Indian. Examines the universal motifs which make cross-cultural stories similar in light of scholarly theory. Compares mythic literature from around the world. Aligns with LS MLOs 1,3,7. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 324: World Myth:Great Goddess
Inactive as of Aug 28, 2006 View History
Description:
Explores the historical existence, patriarchal suppression of, and the burgeoning rebirth of this ancient, astrobiological tradition and its significance for gender equity, ecological awareness, Earth stewardship, and a cross-cultural appreciation for the important role women have played in all aspects of human history. Aligns with LS MLOs 1,3,7. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 362: Southeast Asian History/Cultur
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Southeast Asian History and Cultures introduces the concept of culture, cultures, and cultural diversity in the U.S. with a specific focus on five Southeast Asian groups that migrated to the U.S. since 1975. Students develop the knowledge and skills of cross-cultural competence in a pluralistic and global society. Requires successful completion of coursework that satisfies the ENGCOM and Ethics ULRs, or GE equivalents. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 375: Motor Development
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 391: Culture & Cultural Dvrsty
Effective Jun 4, 2007 View History
Description:
Culture and Cultural Diversity introduces cross-cultural analysis of U.S. based social ethnic groups; power relations; and equity in social, political, and historical contexts. Explores contemporary issues of generational acculturation; construction of gender, race, class, abilities, and sexual identity; and environmental justice in the contexts of power, privilege, and discrimination. (Offered every semester.)
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 391S: Culture/Culture Divsty SL
Effective Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Develops competency in cross-cultural analysis, involving a working knowledge of one¿s own ethnic heritage and the ability to make constructive comparisons with at least one other ethnic group. Addresses a conceptual understanding of culture, methodologies for studying and understanding culture, knowledge of cross-cultural relations in the U.S., sociocultural experiences of U.S.-based social/ethnic groups, power relations and equity, and sociopolitical systems and effects on "status" of a cultural group. Requires completion of an approved community service project. Aligns with SB 2042 and LS MLOs 1,3,4,5,7. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 392: Nat Lang/Lang Acquis
Inactive as of Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
An introduction to the scientific study of language, which includes theoretical concepts, e.g. structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language development in first and second language acquisition, and application of linguistics in reading and writing development. Students develop a knowledge base in linguistics and apply it in real-world tutorial settings. Aligns with SB 2042 and LS MLOs 1,2,3,7. (Offered every semester.) Requires successful completion of coursework that satisfies the ENGCOM and ETHICS ULRs, or GE equivalents.
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 392S: Natur Lang/Lang Acquis SL
Inactive as of Aug 28, 2006 View History
Description:
Optional field-based service learning course accompanies LS 392. Students spend a minimum of 25 hours per semester focusing on application of linguistics in reading and writing development in school settings. Requires completion of an approved community service project. Aligns with LS MLOs 1,2,3,5,7. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 393S: Sch Cult Ling Div Soc SL
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Schooling in a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Society: Service Learning introduces the teaching profession and classroom work. Examines the daily work of teachers in multicultural schools by providing minimal assistance. Explores relationships between schools and their social context. Applies patterns embedded in schools to a broader historical examination of schooling for the education of a culturally and linguistically diverse population. Teaches students to distinguish among various philosophical orientations toward schooling of diverse populations. Requires completion of approved service learning hours and community projects. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 394: Multicultural Child Lit
Effective Jun 4, 2007 View History
Description:
Multicultural Children's Literature familiarizes students with diverse and award-winning children's literature from various cultural groups. Engages students in identifying bias-free literature, shared readings, reading aloud activities, and opportunities to learn effective storytelling techniques. Examines literature within historical, sociopolitical, cultural, and psychological contexts with emphasis on differential power relationships. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 394S: Multicultural Childrens Lit SL
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Multicultural Children's Literature: Service Learning familiarizes students with diverse and award-winning children's literature from various cultural groups. Engages students in identifying bias-free literature, shared readings, reading aloud activities, and opportunities to learn effective storytelling techniques. Examines literature within historical, sociopolitical, cultural, and psychological contexts with emphasis on differential power relationships. Requires completion of an approved service learning activity (approximately 20 hours). (Offered every semester.)
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 395: Special Topics
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Special Topics courses study a particular topic in the liberal studies major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 8 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 396: Field Studies
Inactive as of Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Upper-division students and faculty member select advanced topic of field study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 8 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 397: Independent Study
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Allows upper-division students to pursue courses on special topics. May involve such activities as readings and reaction papers, term papers, reports on life experiences, and action research. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 8 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 397S: Ind Study in Service Learning
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Allows upper-division students to complete independent service learning experiences in the major. Students follow LS guidelines and requirements for service learning reflections, portfolio development, and assessment. Aligns with LS MLOs 4,5. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 8 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 398: Soc Found Multicult Ed
Inactive as of Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Examines issues, problems, and solutions to equitable schooling in a pluralistic society. Viewing schools as social institutions that reflect the values, and sociocultural and sociopolitical dynamics of society, the course focuses on history, politics, and theories of and approaches to the schooling of culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Aligns with LS MLOs 1,2,3,7. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 398S: Soc Found of Multicult Ed S
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Social Foundations of Multicultural Education: Service Learning examines issues, problems, and solutions to equitable schooling in a pluralistic society. Viewing schools as social institutions that transform the cultural and political dynamics of society. The course focuses on history, politics, and theories of education for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Requires completion of approved service learning hours (approximately 20 hours)and community projects. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 to 3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
LS 400: Senior Capstone
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
The culminating learning experience in the major, Senior Capstone requires students to demonstrate and synthesize their learning across the disciplines through a well-defined research paper or project. Emphasizes both depth of content knowledge and reflection on students' growth through their coursework. Students may reflect on learning experiences, such as a learning Portfolio, begun in LS300 Major ProSeminar. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 to 3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
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