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COMM 334 - Business and Professional Communication
(3 units)
Skills and technologies related to the assessment, strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of effective communication in the business and professional setting.
Both grading options.
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COMM 335 - Persuasive Speaking
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Skills necessary for advanced public speaking in various venues including legislative, legal, and ceremonial public address; explores various theories of motivation including speaker credibility, emotional appeals, of evidence and argument, style in language, delivery and audience analysis skills.
Both grading options.
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COMM 336 - Forensic Activity
(1-3 units)
Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities. Any student who expects to participate in such activities during the semester should enroll. Student’s specific assignments will be determined in consultation with the staff.
Both grading options. (2-6 hrs. activity) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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COMM 337 - Professional Event Planning
(3 units)
Organization and direction of professional, business and political conferences or conventions; program simulation; leadership of and participation in decision making and parliamentary sessions.
Both grading options.
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COMM 338 - Ensemble Performance
(3 units)
Programming and presentation of prose, poetry and drama by an ensemble of readers. Emphasis is placed on experimental presentations and on the development of analytical insight into literary forms.
Both grading options.
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COMM 344 - Theory and Techniques of Interviewing
(3 units)
Theory and techniques of oral communication in the process of interviewing. Practical application in employment, information gathering, and persuasive interviews.
Both grading options.
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COMM 352 - Story Telling
(3 units)
Cultural heritage in story telling; analysis of story types for oral presentation; techniques of preparation, presentation and listening.
Both grading options.
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COMM 355 - Instructional Communication: Theory and Application
(3 units)
Designed for people who are interested in facilitating the retention and transfer of information through instruction; focus on communication strategies that contribute to human learning.
Both grading options.
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COMM 358 - Speech Arts for Children
(3 units)
Use of creative dramatics, improvisations, puppetry, choral speech, radio, television and group discussion for the purpose of developing fluency, responsiveness and imagination in children. Integration of speech arts activities with curricular subjects will be stressed. Opportunity to apply the theories in actual situations.
Both grading options.
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COMM 400 - Nonverbal Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 110 .
Basic characteristics of the nonverbal elements of human communication in the oral communication setting.
Both grading options.
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COMM 410 - Advanced Concepts in Interpersonal Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 110 .
Systems and symbolic interaction approaches to interpersonal communication; consideration of interpersonal needs, self disclosure, understanding, interpersonal perception, interpersonal attraction, and social conflict; rule and performance-centered theories of interpersonal communication.
Both grading options.
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COMM 411 - Communication in Conflict Resolution
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, completion of one or more GE Exploration courses, and upper division standing.
Analytical investigation of the nature and dynamics of interpersonal conflict; approaches to the study and understanding of conflict management as examined from intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup, organizational, and international perspectives.
Both grading options.
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COMM 412 - Gender and Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, completion of one or more GE Exploration courses and upper-division standing.
Survey of theories and research literature to increase students’ understanding of and familiarity with major issues regarding communication between men and women in various contexts.
Both grading options.
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COMM 414 - Communication in Families
(3 units)
Role of communication in families; theoretical perspective of family interaction, current family issues, intercultural aspects of family interaction, effects of changing career/family roles, and intergenerational interaction.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 415 - Rhetoric of Social Movements and Protest
(3 units)
Examines goals, strategies, and effects of groups that form to advocate social, political, and/or moral change. Focuses on how (agitator) groups communicate messages, and how institutions of power (establishment) respond in order to control or resist change.
Both grading options.
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COMM 420 - Advanced Concepts in Organizational Communication
(3 units)
Philosophy, methods and designs for studying the communication systems of complex organizations; organizational communication-needs assessment, methods for developing and improving communication in organizations are examined.
Both grading options.
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COMM 421 - Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation
(3 units)
Role of communication in the decision-making process of negotiation and bargaining; emphasis on the functions of communication in resolving disputes through bargaining. Successful completion of COMM 411 is highly recommended.
Both grading options.
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COMM 422 - Media Effects
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and GE Foundation requirements.
Introduces students to the study of the effects of mass communication by examining some of the classic studies in the field of communication as well as exploring contemporary cultural, social, political and psychological effects of the mass media.
Both grading options.
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COMM 423 - Communication Theory and Technology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and GE Foundation requirements.
Analysis of the role of communication technology in interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication. Emphasis on communication research and theories relevant to new and developing communication technologies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 425 - Communication and Violence
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and GE Foundation requirements
Analysis of the role of communication in the prediction and prevention of violence. There will be an emphasis on communication theories/research and a consideration of violence in interpersonal, familial, and educational settings.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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COMM 430 - Advanced Concepts in Intercultural Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 330 or consent of instructor.
Continued study of communication processes involved in interaction between people from different cultural groups; exploration of culturally variable means of thinking and behaving, and study of social psychological processes affecting all forms of intergroup interaction.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 431 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution
(3 units)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: COMM 330 or COMM 430 , COMM 411 and COMM 421 , or consent of instructor.
Essential communication skills and processes involved in becoming a conflict mediator; certificate awarded after successful completion of course.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 432 - Communication Leadership
(3 units)
Development of leadership skills in problem-solving communication environments; leadership theories, strategies and techniques of problem-solving and decision making.
Both grading options.
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COMM 433 - Trends in Performance Studies
(3 units)
Trends and issues in the theoretical and historical development of oral interpretation as applied to current times.
Both grading options.
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COMM 434 - Advanced Oral Presentation Skills
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements; one or more GE Exploration courses; and upper-division standing.
Development of advanced skills in oral presentations, including audience analysis, presentation technologies, and multi-media applications. Special consideration paid to research and critical analysis of written and oral presentation content and delivery.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 436 - American Public Address
(3 units)
Comparison and contrast of famous American speakers and their techniques, effects and environments from the colonial period to present.
Both grading options.
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COMM 437 - International Public Address
(3 units)
Comparisons and contrasts of famous international speakers and their techniques, effects, and environments from the Greco-Roman era to the present.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 439 - Communication and Popular Culture
(3 units)
Examines the relationship between communication and popular culture in the public sphere. The course aims at improving students’ abilities to respond critically to everyday mass social messages.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 441 - Issues in Freedom of Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and GE Foundation requirements, and at least two GE Exploration courses. Recommended COMM 331 or COMM 335 .
The evolution and impact of First Amendment rights on American society and its political system; Emphasis on the evolution of the First Amendment, significant Supreme Court cases, the First Amendment and electronic media, and the application of case laws that deal with religion, speech, press, and assembly. Recommended for pre-law students.
Both grading options.
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COMM 442 - Campaign Persuasion
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, upper division standing, and at least two GE Exploration courses. It is recommended that one be COMM 331 or COMM 335 .
Examination of persuasive communicative strategies in political campaigns inclusive of campaign speeches, commercials, news media coverage, image-building, audience analysis through polling, and fund raising.
Both grading options.
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COMM 443 - Communication and Mindfulness
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing and GE Foundation requirements.
Gain a core understanding of the emerging science of mindfulness, including the effects of mindfulness on communication and mental health. Develop practical skills of mindfulness that enhance communication in order to deal well with conflict situations and to deepen relationships.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 444 - Positive Communication Principles and Practices
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and GE Foundation requirements.
Examine codes of positivity and rudeness historically and analytically. Identify what it means to be an ethical and prosocial communicator in today’s society. Implement positive communication practices in personal and professional contexts.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 449 - Studies in Oral Persuasion and Attitude Change
(3 units)
Attitude formation and change through oral communication; factors in persuasion; problems determining the effects of persuasive messages; source credibility, message variables; and personality factors in the process of persuasion.
Both grading options.
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COMM 450 - Communication Training in Organizations
(3 units)
Nature and role of communication training in a variety of social, educational, and business organizations; the goals, structure, and impact of communication effectiveness programs are examined; audiovisual aids and communication training techniques emphasized.
Both grading options.
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COMM 490 - Selected Topics in Communication Studies
(3 units)
Topics of current interest selected for intensive study in Communication. A. Hip Hop Criticism
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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COMM 492A - Internship
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Permit required to enroll with consent of instructor; open only to juniors and senior majors.
Work directed and evaluated by instructor in consultation with supervisor of the participating organizations. Assignments will be varied.
Credit/No Credit grading only. COMM 492A is for unpaid Internship.
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COMM 492B - Internship
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Permit required to enroll with consent of instructor; open only to juniors and senior majors.
Work directed and evaluated by instructor in consultation with supervisor of the participating organizations. Assignments will be varied.
Credit/No Credit grading only. COMM 492B is for paid internship.
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COMM 495 - Service Learning Internship
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Communication Studies Major with Senior Standing; minimum 3.0 GPA for all college coursework taken; COMM 130 or COMM 335 or their equivalents; COMM 335 or COMM 355 or COMM 358 , or the consent of instructor.
Application of academic knowledge of communication skills in the community; public speaking, listening, interpersonal communication, group communication, multicultural communication, and/or interviewing skills training (1) to students in K-12 schools or (2) to persons in the public sector.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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COMM 499 - Special Studies
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: “Permit” required to enroll. Open to upper division students or graduate standing and consent of instructor. Approved “Agreement for Independent Study” must be on file with the Department prior to enrolling in this course.
Individualized laboratory or library research selected in consultation with instructor.
Both grading options. Written report of the research is required. Not acceptable for graduate credit toward the master’s degree.
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COMM 531 - Administering the Forensic Program
(3 units)
Prerequisite: “Permit” required to enroll with consent of instructor.
Principles of constructing and administering a forensic program, including recruiting, squad direction, budgeting, tournament policies, and current literature on forensics direction.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 541 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism I
(3 units)
Introduction to research in rhetorical studies. Examination of major figures and schools of thought on rhetorical theory and criticism from the Pre-Socratics through the contemporary modern British era.
Both grading options.
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COMM 546 - Communication Theory and Research I
(3 units)
Examination of theories and research in social cognition, interpersonal, small group, organizational, intercultural, mass, instructional, language and behavior, and nonverbal communication.
Letter grade only (A-F). Critical analysis of empirically-based articles in the field. Social-scientific research proposal required.
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COMM 590 - Selected Topics in Communication Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Investigation of topics of current interest and concern to students in communication and allied areas.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics, no more than 3 units may count toward the Communication Studies master’s degree. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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COMM 590A - Theory and Criticism of Presidential Rhetoric
(3 units)
Examines presidential communication theory and criticism. Topics under consideration include the changing office of the US presidency as well as the evolving role of the first lady. Rhetorical artifacts for analysis span the history of the US presidency.
Both grading options.
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COMM 610 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
(3 units)
Current theories and research in interpersonal communication.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 623 - Seminar in Communication Technology and Media
(3 units)
Contemporary and classic theories and research on the uses, processes, power dynamics, and effects of communication technology and media/mediated communication. Consideration of deterministic perspectives and their social constructionist critiques.
Letter Grade Only (A-F). Not repeatable for credit.
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COMM 630 - Seminar Intercultural Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 541 and COMM 546 or consent of instructor.
Analysis of cultural influences on interpersonal communication; emphasis given to cultural values, perception, social organization, language and nonverbal codes; development of strategies of effective intercultural communication in international and domestic settings.
Both grading options.
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COMM 633 - Seminar in Interpretive Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 541 or consent of instructor.
Theories of communicative interpretation of literature, with emphasis on the theory and evaluation of oral presentation of literature as art form and pedagogical instrument.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 634 - Performance and Ethnography
(3 units)
Students use ethnographic methods to explore the relationship between culture and performance. Students choose a community, conduct fieldwork and collect/perform stories in order to better understand a particular population.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 635 - Seminar in Communication Criticism
(3 units)
Critical theories of rhetoric and major systems of communication criticism; development of criteria and approaches for the evaluation of select communication acts and contexts.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 636 - Seminar in American Public Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 541 or consent of instructor.
Studies of American rhetorical events and their social, political and intellectual settings; application of rhetorical theory in the analysis of these events.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 637 - Seminar in International Public Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 541 or consent of instructor.
Studies of international rhetorical events and their social, political, and intellectual settings; application of rhetorical theory in the analysis of these public communication events.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 639 - Seminar in Communication and Popular Culture
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 541 or consent of instructor.
Survey of literature on rhetoric, critical studies, and popular culture to provide a basis for investigating communication in popular culture.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 640 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 541 .
Examination of major figures and themes in rhetorical theory and criticism in the contemporary era.
Both grading options.
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COMM 644 - Seminar in Applied Communication
(3 units)
Theoretical and practical application of communication strategies in diverse contexts
Letter Grade Only (A-F). Not repeatable for credit.
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COMM 646 - Communication Theory and Research II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 307 (or equivalent) and COMM 546 .
Empirical research methodologies applied to communication research; theory and design of scientific research; analysis of findings; computer applications; research report required.
Both grading options.
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COMM 650 - Seminar in Instructional Communication
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 541 and COMM 546 or consent of instructor.
Designed for teachers/trainers, the course will identify communication variables and strategies which contribute to greater student/client learning as well as greater satisfaction with the learning process. Students will develop an instructional/training package.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 697 - Directed Research
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 541 and COMM 546 ; authorization of the department Graduate Advisor, Agreement for Independent Study Course form, consent of instructor.
Directed research leading to the definition and discussion of a selected problem or issue in communication and the presentation of research results in a formal paper submitted to the department.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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COMM 698 - Thesis
(1-4 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 541 , COMM 546 , COMM 640 and COMM 646 , authorization of the department Graduate Advisor, Agreement for Independent Study Course form, consent of instructor.
Preparation, completion and submission of an acceptable thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master’s degree.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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Comparative World Literature Note: General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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CWL 100 - Introduction to World Literature
(3 units)
Readings in translation from world literature. Emphasis on how literature engages unique cultural elements around the world as well as cross-cultural comparisons.
Both grading options.
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CWL 101 - Introduction to Comparative World Literature
(3 units)
Introduction to basics of literary interpretation and comparative literature. Strongly recommended for majors in Comparative World Literature.
Both grading options.
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CWL 103 - Introduction to Comparative Asian Literature and Culture
(3 units)
Introduction to India and China cultures through an exploration of their literatures, cultures, and diasporas. Focus will be on the modern period.
Both grading options.
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CWL 104 - Literature and Culture of the Middle East
(3 units)
Introduction to Middle Eastern and North African culture through an exploration of their literatures, with a focus on some of the major figures of the twentieth- and twenty-first centuries, such as Naguib Mahfouz, Ghassan Kanafani, Edward Said, and others.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CWL 115 - Intro to Health Humanities
(3 units)
This course is an introduction to the study of Health Humanities, once known as Medical Humanities, an interdisciplinary field that applies humanistic perspectives to health and healthcare.
Letter Grade Only (A-F) 3 hours, lecture and discussion Not repeatable for credit.
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CWL 124 - Introduction to World Theatre and Drama
(3 units)
Introduction to all aspects of theatre including criticism, dramatic literature, movements, themes, historical background and theatrical production from different parts of the world.
Both grading options.
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CWL 132 - World Mythology
(3 units)
An introduction to the study of mythology in global context, with an emphasis on literary content an cultural prospective.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in CWL 232.
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CWL 161 - Reading the World
(3 units)
Introduction to contemporary theories of reading and interpretation. Examination of diverse forms of human expression and critical understanding from around the world and across the disciplines designed to develop and refine a broad repertoire of reading tools and practices.
Both grading options.
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CWL 205 - Digital Literature and Culture
(3 units)
Introductory survey of digital literature and culture from early experiments to contemporary uses of internet technology and interactive platforms. Combines historical and cultural backgrounds with comparative and analytical skill development necessary for understanding digital literature in local and global contexts.
Both grading options.
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CWL 206 - Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
(3 units)
Introductory study of the literary and film genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror across cultures, within a global context, and with an awareness of the historical, political, commercial, and social forces that have shaped the tradition.
Letter Grade Only (A-F) 3 hours lecture, discussion Not repeatable for credit
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CWL 210 - Erotica, Love, Romance: Literary and Cultural Representations
(3 units)
Explores interdisciplinary representations of eroticism, love, and romance across history and cultures, including diverse contemporary representations of love and sexuality.
Both grading options.
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CWL 213 - Visual Studies: Comics and Graphic Novels
(3 units)
Introductory study of Comics and Graphic Novels across cultures and within global contexts by emphasizing visual narrative storytelling as well as the political, social and visual trends that have shaped the powerful creative industry of comics around the world.
Both grading options.
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CWL 215 - From Cradle to Crypt: Representations of Lifespan
(3 units)
This course explores representations of the lifespan, from birth to death, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to understanding literary and cultural texts in comparative and global contexts.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in HDEV 215.
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CWL 220 - The Imagination at Play
(3 units)
Explores interrelation of human physiological, social, and psychological states of being in culturally and historically diverse works of literature concentrated on the nature of human play and the purpose of human games.
Both grading options.
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CWL 225 - Short Stories of the World
(3 units)
A survey of the genre of the short story from across the world.
Letter Grade Only (A-F) 3 hours, lecture and discussion Not repeatable for credit.
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CWL 230A - Heroes and Rebels: World Literature and Its Contexts from the Beginnings through the 1600s
(3 units)
Representative selections, in translation, of major world literary texts from the beginnings through the 1600s.
Both grading options.
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CWL 230B - Heroes and Rebels: World Literature and Its Contexts from the 1700s to the Present
(3 units)
Representative selections, in translation, of major world literary texts from the 1700s to the present.
Both grading options.
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CWL 265 - Intro to Literary Theory
(3 units)
Introduction to the broad array of theoretical approaches to analyzing literature. Emphasis will be placed not only upon understanding how theory works, but also on theory selection and application.
Letter Grade Only (A-F) Not repeatable for credit.
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CWL 300 - Representing the World: Literature and Culture in Contact and Conflict
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation and upper-division status. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
A writing-intensive exploration of world literature in comparative and cultural contexts, with an emphasis on themes and topics of global relevance.
Both grading options.
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CWL 305 - Science Fiction and Global Technologies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation and upper-division status.
Comparative study of science fiction as a global discipline, across cultures and time periods, emphasizing technological advances, sociopolitical implications, and imaginative constructions.
Both grading options.
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CWL 315 - Literature and Medicine
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Interdisciplinary examination of the complex relationship between medicine and human experience, integrating materials from the humanities and social sciences to explore diverse experiences across cultures, between and among genders, and in various economic and social contexts.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CWL 320 - Comic Spirit
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Study of comedy as a literary genre and of the manifestation of the comic spirit in related art forms such as music, art, and film, focusing on the history and philosophy of comedy as well as theories of laughter.
Both grading options.
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CWL 324 - Theatre Today
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Examines current trends, achievements and problems in contemporary western theatre and dramatic literature. Particular attention will be paid to multicultural expression in the theatre.
Both grading options. Same course as THEA 324 . Not open for credit to students with credit in THEA 324 .
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CWL 334 - Introduction to East Asian Literatures and Cultures
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
A comprehensive introduction to the comparative study of East Asian cultures through the reading of representative selections from the literatures of China, Korea, and Japan in historical context. Focus is on the modern period.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in A/ST 334.
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CWL 342 - The Bible as Literature
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Reading of representative Biblical selections interpreted from a literary standpoint.
Both grading options.
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CWL 344 - Literature of the Holocaust
(3 units)
Intensive study of literary works of different genres and cultural backgrounds, from 1945 to the present, to analyze the strategies writers use to present the historical events and the cultural reverberations of the Holocaust.
Both grading options.
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CWL 346 - Readings in World Poetry
(3 units)
Representative selections of the poetry of the world from the earliest examples to the present. Facing‑page translations will be included.
Both grading options.
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CWL 349 - Selected Topics - Literary Movements
(3 units)
Intensive study of a movement or theme in world literature.
Both grading options. Specific movement or theme announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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CWL 350 - Global Literature in American Culture
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more
Exploration courses, and upper-division standing. Comparative and thematic study of transnational literary culture, as represented in at least three distinct American ethnic groups. Readings examined in relation to contemporary global themes and in relation to the original national literatures.
Both grading options.
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CWL 361 - Masterpieces of Literary Criticism
(3 units)
Study of literary criticism from Plato to the present, focusing on history of literary and cultural theory as well as methods of critical analysis applied to literary texts and other forms of cultural expression.
Both grading options.
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CWL 365 - Cultural Studies: Histories, Theories, and Issues
(3 units)
Cultural studies in a global, comparative context, including theories of discursive practices and identity politics; examined through theoretical discourses about literature and the arts and also as an interpretive technique for cultural institutions, practices, and products.
Both grading options.
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CWL 366 - Classical Stories, Modern Voices
(3 units)
Comparative readings of ancient literature in a global context, including analysis of classical literary genres and archetypes, their modern interpretations/rewritings, and their echoes in popular culture.
Both grading options. Same course as CLSC 366 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 366.
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CWL 402 - Selected Topics - Middle Eastern Literature and Culture
(3 units)
Study of specific authors, themes, genres, movements, or aspects of literature and culture in the Middle East or between the Middle East and the West.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: CWL 502
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CWL 403 - Selected Topics - Asian Literature
(3 units)
Interrelationships of two or more authors, themes, genres, movements or aspects of literature and culture in Asia or between Asia and the West.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: CWL 503
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CWL 404 - Selected Topics - Women in World Literature
(3 units)
Study of the role of women in world literature.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: CWL 504
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CWL 405 - Global Fantasy
(3 units)
An in-depth examination of the emerging field of global fantasy and speculative literature, with a focus on works related to marginalized, global, and underrepresented communities.
Letter Grade Only (A-F) 3 hours lecture, discussion Not repeatable for credit.
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CWL 406 - Selected Topics - East European Literature and Culture
(3 units)
Major movements, authors, and themes in Eastern European literature and culture (Slavic and non-Slavic) and/or the relationship of East European literature and culture and Western Europe and North America.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: CWL 506
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CWL 410 - Literature and Music
(3 units)
Examination of relationship between music and literature in 19th and 20th centuries with emphasis placed on representative literary works and musical compositions that show mutual influences and common features and structures.
Both grading options.
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CWL 412 - Art and Literature
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Interdisciplinary study of 19th and 20th Century art and literature, emphasizing comparative analysis of styles, methods, principles, and movements across genres as well as major artists, writers and theorists in their social and historical contexts.
Both grading options.
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CWL 414 - Medieval World
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Interdisciplinary examination of major themes in medieval society and culture, with an emphasis on literature, the arts, and the historical forces that combined to produce medieval culture as a whole.
Both grading options.
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CWL 415 - Ethnic Literature and Culture in America
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Comparative, interdisciplinary study of multicultural literature in historical and sociopolitical context. Ethnic groups include Native American, African American, Latino/Latina, Asian American and Middle Eastern American.
Both grading options.
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