Following are classes offered during the 2006 Spring Intersession. Please check back in March to see 2007 classes. If there is a class that you would like to take, please contact the College of Extended and International Education at 310-243-3741 or eereg@csudh.edu. For schedule information, go to the class schedule. For questions, go to frequently asked questions,or to the College of Extended and International Education.

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AFS 594 African-American Literature (3)
Students will engage in independent study or research in African American literature, with emphasis on Harlem Renaissance literature and will work closely with the instructor in deciding topics, selecting texts and completing the research. The course studies selected works produced by African American writers within the context of African American people’s historical and cultural experiences. We emphasize the dynamic and dialectical relationship between literature, history and culture.

CHS 100 The Americas: European Cultural and Historical Synthesis (3)
An in-depth study of the Mexican Indian and European peoples who created major New World mestizo culture that influences a significant portion of the Western Hemisphere today.

COM 352 Feature and Critical Writing (3)
Co-requisite: COM 352A
Analysis and practice of preparing feature stories and critical reviews for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and video. Assignments include profiles, how-to pieces and news features. Critical reviews focus on theatre, film, music, fine arts and books.

COM 365 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
Public relations practices and principles as applied to government, education and industry.

COM 381 Script Writing for Electronic Media (3)
Practice in script writing for TV and film. Development of writing styles suitable for each of these media. Emphasis on formal distinctions between aural and visual media.

COM 387 Mass Media Aesthetics and Program Content: The Documentary Film (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing
An investigation through screening and analysis of the use of the documentary format as a persuasive communications tool in disseminating information on issues that have journalistic, sociological, political and psychological dimensions.

COM 397S On Campus Internship (1)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of the department is required; completion of a minimum of 27 upper division units in the major is recommended.
Directed work experience in the communications field -- in print or electronic journalism, public relations, advertising, or broadcasting. Ideally, course work provides a practical bridge linking the student's academic studies with the world of work.

COM 496S Off Campus Internship (1)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of the department is required; completion of a minimum of 27 upper division units in the major is recommended.
Directed work experience in the communications field -- in print or electronic journalism, public relations, advertising, or broadcasting. Ideally, course work provides a practical bridge linking the student's academic studies with the world of work.

DMA 327 Independent TV Production (3)
Prerequisite: DMA 322 and DMA 323
Aspects of producing television features on an independent-producer basis. Practice in pre-production coordination, location shooting, directing, and editing techniques in the production of a broadcast-quality feature segment for public airing on the CSUDH cable TV channel. Repeatable for credit.

DMA 346 Digital Media Production Workshop I (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Collaborative production activity on various projects in the digital media arts curriculum. Repeatable for credit for up to three units.

DMA 432 Recording Studio Maintenance (2)
Prerequisites: PHY 331 and concurrent enrollment in DMA 433 is recommended
Installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of professional audio equipment in a studio environment. Repeatable course.

DMA 433 Recording Studio Maintenance Lab (1)
Prerequisites: PHY 331 and previous or concurrent enrollment in DMA 432
Installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of professional audio equipment in a studio environment. Repeatable course.

DMA 450 Computer Music (3)
Prerequisites: DMA 435 and consent of instructor
Advanced studies in computer applications of music. Course concentrates on new technologies. Topics will vary with new innovations in the field. Students have access to MIDI studio and computer music workstation for individual projects. Repeatable course.

EAR 101 Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
Nature and origin of rocks and minerals through determination of physical properties of specimens. Topographic and geologic map analysis. Geological features from stereoscopic air photos. Recommended elective for students interested in the outdoors, archaeology, mineral deposits, land use, and natural hazards.

HIS 120 World Civilizations I (3)
The rise and development of key world civilizations from ancient times to 1500. Emphasis upon ideas, cultures, individuals and institutions that are part of the world's heritage.

MAT 095 Special Topcis in Mathematics: Intermediate Algebra (1)
Topics include polynomial equations, graphing, determinants, systems of equations, radical and exponential expressions, complex numbers, logarithmic expressions and calculations, progressions and series, the binomial theorem. This course cover the matieral in second year high school algebra. Credit earned from this course will not count toward a Bachelors degree. CR/NC grading. Tutoring available one hour prior to class each day.

MFT 584 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling (3)
Legal and ethical aspects of marriage contracts, adoption, dissolution and separation, confidentiality and privileged communication, research, professional and client interaction, malpractice, court testimony by the professional and the release of information, and professional standards in advertising.

MUL 520 the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
Issues and problems, techniques, procedures, and materials for teaching the dominant language (standard English) to the bilingual and to the bi-dialectal.

NCR 595 Special Topic: Conflict and Film Literature (3)
A study of works of literature and film which explore conflict and responses to conflict (including attempts to find resolutions). The course examines the ways in which conflict ignites the artist's imagination and shapes the visions, stories, and modes of expression of a variety of writers and filmmakers.

PHY 300 Physical Sciences for Teachers (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Liberal Studies major
Designed specifically for future elementary and middle school teachers. Emphasis on the fundamental concepts of physical science and their applications. Laboratory experiments use mostly low cost everyday objects. Topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, waves, electromagnetism, light, atoms, periodic table and chemical bonding.

PHY 300L Physical Sciences for Teachers (0)
Laboratory for PHY 300

PSY 305 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
The study of the development of psychology as a discipline, and the influence of principal leaders and modern psychology.

PSY 350 Child Psychology (3)
The cognitive, psychological and social development of the child from birth to adolescence. Fieldwork at discretion of instructor.

PSY 351 The Adolescent Experience (3)
Consideration of the major theories and research concerning development during adolescence. Emphasis on the development of personal identity as it relates to social roles in adolescence.

PSY 368 Human Sexuality (3)
Course will cover the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality. The origin and treatment of sexual dysfunction will also be discussed.

PSY 482 Psychology of Coaching & Team-Building (3)
Group processes, team-building techniques, leadership skills and interpersonal communication skills will be applied to enhancement of team sports performance and individual well-being.

SMT 312 Natural Processes (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division General Studies science requirements
Impact of natural events on human activities and vice versa. Mankind's uneasy relationship with atmosphere, ocean and not-so-solid earth.

SMT 416 Earth Science for Teachers (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division General Studies science requirements
Study of planet Earth including such topics as geology, volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, oceanography, weather, and astronomy as appropriate for elementary and junior high school teachers.

SMT 416L Earth Science for Teachers (0)
Laboratory for SMT 416

SBS 318 Cultural Pluralism: Mexican Latino Identity (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division social science requirements
This examines will broad cultural and political developments in relation to Mexican-Americans and Latinos in the United States. This course will examine the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st century social, economic, cultural, and political patterns in Mexican-American and Latino history.

SBS 318 Cultural Pluralism: Values, Communication and Style of Asian Pacific Cultures (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division social science requirements
Kamikaze, foot binding, samurai, and Confucius are all ideas that may come to mind when thinking of the Asia Pacific, yet few people seem to know the relevance or context for them. This class seeks to address that deficit. Through gaining a better understanding of the history of the Asia Pacific, this class seeks to inform students on contemporary values and communication. The development of social systems which continue to be prevalent, and the interactions between the peoples have shaped the attitudes and alliances of today can be traced back through history, and allow a much fuller grasp of the values and communication of the Asia Pacific.

SOC 326 Sociology of Medicine (3)
Social and cultural aspects of health, health behavior, and health organizations. Research on the distribution of disease in society, organization of health professions, social change, health care, stress and disease. Examination of social and cultural factors affecting utilization and structure of health services.

SPA 305 Advanced Composition Syntax and Stylistics (3)
Prerequisite: SPA 221 or consent of instructor
A reading, composition, and discussion course concerned with elements of style and syntax, with emphasis on creative writing by the students.

SPA 341 Advanced Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: SPA 221 or equivalent
Intensive conversation leading to fluency in the use of idiomatic, everyday Spanish and the development of a comprehensive, practical vocabulary. Useful for public service, as well as for the bilingual/cross-cultural credential program. CR/NC grading.

SPA 435A A Sociolinguistic Approach to Mexican American Dialect (3)
Identification of characteristic linguistic difficulties of Spanish-speaking children correlated to social-cultural background. Contrastive analyses of the linguistic competencies and performances for children learning English. Repeatable course.

SPE 546S Special Education Post-Induction Evaluation Supervision (1)
Prerequisite: SPE 544, Student Teaching Option or Clear Level I Credential Students; SPE 541 and SPE 542 for Interns.
Evaluation of professional individualized induction plan (PIIP) for university interns Preliminary Level I or Professional Clear Level II credential candidates. Credit/no credit grading.

SPE 559S-01 EOSE Fieldwork (4)
Prerequisite: SPE 460 and SPE 558
Supervised fieldwork in assessment, instruction, management, and evaluation of young children with diverse disabilities at various developmental levels and in a variety of environments. Emphasis on intervention and teaming in a family-centered approach. Examination of commonalities and differences among learners.

TED 447-01 Intern Performance Assessment (4)
Prerequisite: TED 404
Assessment seminar. Critical reflection on intern performance and student achievement correlated with the 13 Teacher Performance Expectatioins.

TED 476-01 Summorative Assessment Seminar (2)
Prerequisite: TED 475
Summarative Assessment Seminar to complete reflective essay and performance task required for credential program Phase Two for Student Teachers in Multiple Subject Program. Credit/no credit grading.

THE 100 Television, Film and Theatre (3)
This course will give students an overview of theatre from earliest times and an understanding of the elements which are required to produce a play or film. THE 100 can be used to satisfy one of the lower division general education requirements at the university.

THE 160 Acting for Non Majors (3)
Introductory course for non-majors who wish to develop awareness and control of the voice and body while building self-confidence, and improving concentration and imagination.

THE 337 Creative Dramatics (3)
Creating, planning and assessing dramatic exercises, including theatre games, pantomime, and improvisation. Of particular value to prospective teachers of young children.

THE 339 Teatro Dominguez Multicultural Children's Theatre (3)
Analysis of educational theatre, multicultural plays, and folktales. Students discuss educational theatre production and how to create culturally-enriching programs at K-12 schools.