May 02, 2024  
2015-2016 CSU East Bay Catalog 
    
2015-2016 CSU East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 4013 - Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability


    Units: 4
    Displaying and interpreting data via graphs, tables and charts. Descriptive statistics, including mean, median, mode and range. Basic Survey design, including possible sources of biases. Elementary discrete probability. Dependent and independent events. Prerequisites: MATH 2011  and satisfactory completion of the Entry Level Mathematics requirement. Cross-listed STAT 4013 . Not open to students with credit for MATH 4023. Intended for prospective elementary and junior high school teachers; Mathematics and Computer Science majors will not receive credit for this course.
  
  • MATH 4014 - Algebra and Functions


    Units: 4
    Patterns and functional relationships. Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Interpretation of graphs, multiple representations of functions. Factoring and completing the square. Proportional reasoning. Systems of linear equations. Prerequisites: MATH 2011  and satisfactory completion of the Entry Level Mathematics requirement. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4024. Intended for prospective elementary and junior high school teachers; Mathematics and Computer Science majors will not receive credit for this course.
  
  • MATH 4030 - Advanced Study of School Mathematics


    Units: 4
    Foundations of school mathematics from an advanced standpoint. An in depth study of middle and high school level algebra, geometry and number theory and its applications, theoretical foundations and extensions. Intended for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Prerequisites: MATH 2011  and MATH 1130  or consent of instructor. A-F grading only. Intended for prospective elementary and junior high school teachers; Mathematics and Computer Science majors will not receive credit for this course.
  
  • MATH 4040 - History of Mathematics


    Units: 4
    The historical development of mathematical ideas and techniques. Prerequisites: Calculus or consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 4100 - Mathematical Logic


    Units: 4
    The propositional calculus and its completeness. Boolean algebras. Functional calculi of various orders. Theorems of Godel and Henkin. Prerequisites: Senior standing in mathematics or consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 4121 - Advanced Algebra


    Units: 4
    Theory of groups, including factor groups, Jordan-Holder Theorem, Sylow theorems. Mappings and homomorphisms. Introduction to rings and fields. Topics continued in MATH 6121 . May not be applied towards the Mathematics, M.S.  degree. Prerequisites: MATH 3122 . May not earn credit for MATH 6119 .
  
  • MATH 4151 - Graph Theory


    Units: 4
    Introduction to graph theory. Graphic sequences. Planar graphs and the theorems of Euler and Kuratowski. Bipartite graphs. Connectivity and spanning trees. Hamiltonian graphs. Matching, chromatic and characteristic polynomials. Cospectral graphs and the graph isomorphism problem. Algorithms. Prerequisites: MATH 2101  and either MATH 2150  or MATH 3000 .
  
  • MATH 4215 - Topics in Geometry


    Units: 4
    Topics in geometry such as algebraic, differential, finite, or projective geometry, convexity, packing and tiling, polytopes, and isoperimetric problems. Prerequisites: MATH 3215  or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with consent of the chair, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 4235 - Introduction to Knot Theory


    Units: 4
    An introduction to the theory of knots and links. Topics covered include Reidemeister moves, knot invariants, including 3-colorings, the linking number, the Alexander polynomial, the Kauffman bracket and Jones polynomial. As time permits, some applications in biology and/or chemistry will be discussed. Prerequisites: MATH 3121 .
  
  • MATH 4340 - Introduction to Complex Variables


    Units: 4
    Introduction to theory of functions of complex variables. May not be applied towards the Mathematics, M.S.  degree. Prerequisites: MATH 3300 .
  
  • MATH 4350 - Theory of Functions of a Real Variable


    Units: 4
    Pointwise and uniform convergence, Taylor series, Riemann integration, sets of measure zero, Lebesgue’s theorem on the Riemann integral, the metric space of continuous functions, and selected topics. May not be applied towards the Mathematics M.S. degree. Not open to students with credit for MATH 6349 .
  
  • MATH 4360 - Introduction to Topology


    Units: 4
    Topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity, connectedness and compactness.   Prerequisites: MATH 3300 . May not be applied towards the Mathematics M.S. degree. Not open to students with credit for MATH 6200.
  
  • MATH 4361 - Partial Differential Equations


    Units: 4
    Differential equations of physics: the wave equation, the heat equation, Laplace’s equation; boundary-value problems. Elementary Sturm-Liouville theory, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Bessel functions, selected topics. Prerequisites: MATH 3331 .
  
  • MATH 4365 - Dynamical Systems


    Units: 4
    Introduction to dynamical systems and applications. Variational calculus, Lagrangian dynamics, principle of critical action, Hamiltonian systems and symplectic mechanics, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, chaotic and nonlinear systems, fractals. Prerequisites: MATH 3100 , MATH 3300 , MATH 3331 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 4750 - Numerical Analysis II


    Units: 4
    Continuation of MATH 3750 . Numerical solution of linear systems, matrix norms, approximation of functions, algebraic eigenvalues. Prerequisites: MATH 3750 /CS 3750 .
  
  • MATH 4841 - Topics in Optimization


    Units: 4
    Sequel to MATH 3841 . Topics to be drawn from linear and/or nonlinear programming. Linear programming topics may include integer programming, game theory, network programming; nonlinear programming topics include optimality conditions and solution procedures for unconstrained and constrained optimization problems. Prerequisites: MATH 3841 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of the chair, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 4842 - Advanced Topics in Optimization


    Units: 4
    Topics selected from quasi-Newton methods for multi-variable unconstrained optimization; nonlinear least squares; quadratic programming; constrained optimization with nonlinear constraints; convex optimization. Prerequisites: MATH 3750  and MATH 3841  or permission of instructor. May be repeated once for credit, with consent of the Mathematics Graduate Studies Committee, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 4845 - Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic


    Units: 4
    (See CS 4845  for course description.)
  
  • MATH 4900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-5
    May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units.
  
  • MATH 4901 - Senior Seminar


    Units: 4
    Exploration of topics in mathematics. Topics selected from the literature to illustrate relationships among various areas of mathematics. Oral presentations and paper required. Prerequisites: Senior standing in mathematics (completion of 32 units of mathematics courses) or permission of the instructor.

Mathematics: Developmental

  
  • MATH 800 - Introduction to Algebra


    Units: 4
    Fractions, signed numbers, percentages, introduction to geometry, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, straight lines. Prerequisites: Appropriate ELM score (ranges available from the Testing Office or at http://www.csueastbay.edu/ge/remedialinfo/scores.htm). Not for credit toward baccalaureate degree. A/B/C/NC grading only.
  
  • MATH 805 - Beginning Algebra


    Units: 4
    Signed numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linerar equations, straight lines, introduction to geometry. Prerequisites: Appropriate ELM score (ranges available from the Testing Office or at http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ge/remedial/score.html). Not for credit towards baccalaureate degree. ABC/NC grading only.
  
  • MATH 900 - Elementary Algebra


    Units: 4
    A one quarter course in elementary algebra. On successful completion of this course, students should register for MATH 950 . Prerequisites: Grade of A/B/C in MATH 800  or appropriate ELM score (ranges available from the Testing Office or at http://www.csueastbay.edu/ge/remedialinfo/scores.htm). Not for credit toward baccalaureate degree. A/B/C/NC grading only. Completion of MATH 0900 does not satisfy the ELM requirement. Students must also pass MATH 950  before enrolling in a baccalaureate-level mathematics course.
  
  • MATH 911 - Algebra Lab


    Units: 2
    Supplemental study, discussion, and practice in the theory, problems, and applications of elementary and intermediate algebra. Co-requisites: Enrollment in MATH 900 , or MATH 950 . May be repeated once for credit (nonbaccalaureate), with permission of the Math/CS Department, for a maximum of 4 units. Not for credit toward baccalaureate degree. A/B/C/NC grading only.
  
  • MATH 950 - Intermediate Algebra


    Units: 4
    Operations with algebraic expressions, exponents and radicals; linear and quadratic equations; systems of equations and inequalities; linear and quadratic functions and their graphs; elementary conic sections; word problems. Prerequisites: Grade of A/B/C in MATH 900 ; or an appropriate ELM score (ranges available from the Testing Office or at http://www.csueastbay.edu/ge/remedialinfo/scores.htm). Not for credit toward baccalaureate degree. A/B/C/NC grading only.

Mathematics: Education: Graduate

  
  • MATH 6015 - Algebra for Teachers


    Units: 4
    Polynomials, groups, fields, and rings from an advanced standpoint as they relate to the high school algebra curriculum. Discussion of strategies to help secondary students develop their algebraic thinking skills. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6025 - Geometry for Teachers


    Units: 4
    Rigorous development of a non-Euclidean geometry, such as spherical, projective, or hyperbolic geometry. Models and technology used where appropriate. Discussion of implementation strategies for teaching geometry and proof techniques for high school students. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6035 - Analysis for Teachers


    Units: 4
    A rigorous development of calculus. The real line, functions, limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus. Technology used to develop an intuitive understanding of calculus which can be implemented in the high school classroom. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6045 - Mathematics in the Sciences


    Units: 4
    Mathematics as found throughout the sciences. The mathematics used to model phenomena in biology, chemistry and/or physics. Students discover some of this mathematics through scientific experiments. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6055 - Discrete Mathematics


    Units: 4
    Topics in discrete mathematics relating to the high school curriculum such as combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6065 - Connections in Mathematics


    Units: 4
    Topics which illustrate connections between different fields and applications of mathematics such as neural networks, tomography, coding theory, symmetry groups, optimization theory, and applications found in differential equations or complex analysis. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6899 - Project


    Units: 1-5
    Development of an original product which is summarized in a written abstract. Both the project and the abstract are submitted to the department which specifies their formats. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense may be required. Prerequisites: Graduate status. Maximum of 5 units per student.
  
  • MATH 6900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4

Mathematics: Graduate

  
  • MATH 6000 - Advanced Topics via a Research Paper


    Units: 4
    Introduction to the skills involved and the topics required in reading a mathematical research paper, chosen by the instructor. Prerequisites: At least 16 units of 3000-level, or higher, mathematics courses, or instructor permission. May be repeated twice for credit with consent of department and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 6005 - Teaching Mathematics at the University Level


    Units: 1
    Theory, methodology, and practical experience in the teaching of mathematics at the university level. Includes discussion of lecturing techniques, analysis of tests and supporting material, preparation and grading of examinations, and related topics. Required of departmental teaching associates. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of department. May be repeated for credit, but only two units can be used toward the M.S. degree.
  
  • MATH 6100 - Applied Algebra


    Units: 4
    A survey course covering significant areas of applied algebra. Topics might include applied matrix theory, game theory, convexity and inequalities, and/or algebraic coding theory. Prerequisites: MATH 3100  or equivalent. May be repeated once for credit with consent of Mathematics Graduate Studies Committee, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 6119 - Advanced Algebra


    Units: 4
    Theory of groups, including factor groups, Jordan-Holder Theorem, Sylow theorems. Mappings and homomorphisms. Introduction to rings and fields. Students will do independent theoretical work. Topics continued in MATH 6121 . Prerequisites: MATH 3122 . Not open to students with credit for MATH 4121 .
  
  • MATH 6121 - Topics in Advanced Algebra I


    Units: 4
    Continuation of MATH 4121 . Topics include ideals, commutative rings, modules; field extensions and Galois theory. Prerequisites: MATH 4121 .
  
  • MATH 6125 - Introduction to Lie Algebras


    Units: 4
    An introduction to the theory of semisimple Lie algebras. Theorems of Lie, Engel, and Weyl; Cartan’s Criterion; the classification of root systems; and abstract theory of weights. Prerequisites: MATH 3100  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6151 - Advanced Topics in Graph Theory


    Units: 4
    Advanced course in graph theory. Connectivity, planarity, and graph coloring. Advanced topics which may include substructures in graphs and Ramsey Theory, Random Graphs, Spectral Graph Theory. Prerequisites: MATH 3100  and graduate standing. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. A-F grading only.
  
  • MATH 6200 - Introduction to Topology


    Units: 4
    Topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity, connectedness and compactness. Independent theoretical work. Prerequisites: MATH 3300 . Not open to students with credit for MATH 4360 . A-F grading only. Dual-listing: MATH 4360 .
  
  • MATH 6201 - Topology


    Units: 4
    Continuation of MATH 4360 /MATH 6200 . Topics may include countability and separation axioms, Tychonoff theorem, metrization theorems, homotopy theory. Prerequisites: MATH 4360 /MATH 6200 .
  
  • MATH 6210 - Convex Polytopes/Combinatorial Geometry


    Units: 4
    Convex sets including convex hulls, supporting hyperplanes and duality. Convex polytopes, including simple, simplicial, and cyclic polytopes. Combinatorial theory, including Euler’s Relations, Dehn-Somerville Relations and Upper Bound Theorem. Prerequisites: MATH 3100  and MATH 3300  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6235 - Introduction to Knot Theory


    Units: 4
    Introduction to the theory of knots and links. Reidemeister moves, knot invariants, including 3-colorings, linking number, Alexander polynomial, Kauffman bracket and Jones polynomial. Applications in biology and/or chemistry will be discussed, time permitting. Additional work required for graduate level credit. Prerequisites: MATH 3121 .
  
  • MATH 6250 - Topics in Differential Geometry and Topology


    Units: 4
    Topics in differential geometry and topology such as manifolds, bundles, differential forms, curvature, theorems of Sard-Smale, Poincaré-Hopf, Gauss-Bonnet, de Rham, and Hodge. Prerequisites: MATH 3100 , MATH 3301 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 6251 - Symplectic Geometry


    Units: 4
    Introduction to Symplectic Geometry. Symplectic linear algebra, groups, Lie algebras, and manifolds. Darboux-Weinstein theorem, relation to optics and Hamiltonian dynamics, moment maps, and geometric quantization. Prerequisites: MATH 3100  and MATH 3300 , or consent of instructor. A-F grading only.
  
  • MATH 6260 - Computation and Complexity


    Units: 4
    (See CS 6260  for course description.)
  
  • MATH 6331 - Topics in Differential Equations


    Units: 4
    Topics selected from the theory of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 3100 , MATH 3331 , MATH 3301 , or instructor’s permission. May be repeated two times for credit with consent of Mathematics Graduate Studies Committee and when content varies, for a maximum of 12 units.
  
  • MATH 6339 - Introduction to Complex Variables


    Units: 4
    Introduction to theory of functions of complex variables. Advanced synthesis of theory and practice. Prerequisites: MATH 3300 . Not open to students with credit for MATH 4340 .
  
  • MATH 6340 - Complex Analysis


    Units: 4
    Cauchy integral formula, Mittag-Leffler’s theorem, Weierstrass’ factorization theorem, normal families, Riemann mapping theorem, and selected topics. Prerequisites: MATH 4340 .
  
  • MATH 6349 - Theory of Functions of a Real Variable


    Units: 4
    Pointwise and uniform convergence. Taylor series, Riemann integration, sets of measure zero, Lebesgue’s theorem on the Riemann integral, the metric space of continuous functions, and selected topics.  Students will do independent theoretical work.  Prerequisites: MATH 3300. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4350. Dual-listed: MATH 4350.
  
  • MATH 6350 - Real Analysis


    Units: 4
    Theory of Lebesgue measure and integration on the real line. Selected topics and applications. Prerequisites: MATH 4350  or MATH 6349 .
  
  • MATH 6401 - Advanced Probability I


    Units: 4
    (See STAT 6401  for course description.)
  
  • MATH 6501 - Mathematical Statistics I


    Units: 4
    (See STAT 6501 , STAT 6502  for course description.)
  
  • MATH 6502 - Mathematical Statistics II


    Units: 4
    (See STAT 6501 , STAT 6502  for course description.)
  
  • MATH 6600 - Advanced Number Theory


    Units: 4
    Topics in number theory such as algebraic number fields, continued fractions, geometry of numbers, theory of partitions, distribution of primes, factoring algorithms and quadratic forms. Prerequisites: MATH 3121  and MATH 3600  or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with consent of the Mathematics/Computer Science department chair, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 6750 - Topics in Advanced Numerical Analysis


    Units: 4
    Topics selected from approximation theory; spline theory; numerical linear algebra; the algebraic eigenvalue problem; numerical solutions to non-linear systems of equations, partial differential equations, and boundary value problems. Prerequisites: MATH 4750  and MATH 3301  or instructor’s permission. May be repeated two times for credit with consent of Mathematics Graduate Studies Committee and when content varies, for a maximum of 12 units. Cross-listed CS 6750 .
  
  • MATH 6840 - Advanced Topics in Linear Optimization


    Units: 4
    Topics selected from network algorithms, integer programming, game theory, and other areas related to linear programming. Prerequisites: MATH 3841 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of Mathematics Graduate Studies Committee, for a maximum of 8 units. A-F grading only.
  
  • MATH 6841 - Nonlinear Optimization


    Units: 4
    Optimality conditions and solution procedures for unconstrained and constrained optimization problems. Prerequisites: MATH 3841 .
  
  • MATH 6842 - Advanced Topics in Optimization


    Units: 4
    Topics selected from quasi-Newton methods for multi-variable unconstrained optimization; nonlinear least squares; quadratic programming; constrained optimization with nonlinear constraints; convex optimization. Prerequisites: MATH 3750  and MATH 3841 , or permission of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with consent of Mathematics Graduate Studies Committee, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 6865 - Mathematical Modeling


    Units: 4
    Discrete and continuous mathematical models. General introduction to the use of difference and differential equations, probability and statistics, and matrices for solving realistic problems. Computer simulation. Emphasis on effective written reports. Additional graduate applications module. Prerequisites: MATH 2101  and MATH 2304 . Cross-listed STAT 6865 . Not open to students with credit for MATH 3865 .
  
  • MATH 6870 - Computer Simulation


    Units: 4
    (See CS 6870  for course description.)
  
  • MATH 6875 - Topics in Mathematical Physics


    Units: 4
    Advanced mathematics theory and methods with applications to physics. Prerequisites: MATH 1305 . Co-requisites: MATH 2304 . May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MATH 6900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
  
  • MATH 6910 - University Thesis


    Units: 1-6
    Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the university in the specified bound format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense normally required. (See also, “University Thesis Writing Guide,” www.csueastbay.edu/thesiswritingguide.) Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Maximum of 6 units per student.
  
  • MATH 6935 - Mathematical Logic


    Units: 4
    Content of MATH 4100  with a Graduate Module. Propositional calculus and its completeness. Boolean algebras. Functional calculi of various orders. Theorems of Godel and Henkin. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4100 . A-F grading only.

Modern Languages and Literatures: Spanish-American Literature and Culture

  
  • MLL 3461 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature: 1492 to 1900


    Units: 4
    Philosophical, religious, political, artistic, and literary elements examined in Latin American literature. Survey begins with the analysis of pre-Colombian texts and moves through the centuries; colonial literature, romanticism, realism, and modernism discussed. Prerequisites: MLL 2403  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 3463 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature: 1900 to the Present


    Units: 4
    Philosophical, religious, political, artistic, and literary elements examined in contemporary Latin American literature. Prose, poetry and drama of the 20th Century. Continuation of MLL 3461. Prerequisites: MLL 2403  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 3495 - Spanish-American Culture and Civilization


    Units: 4
    A study of Spanish American culture and civilization through its history, arts, and social institutions. Prerequisites: MLL 2403  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 4495 - A Single Movement, Country or Theme: Spanish American Literature


    Units: 4
    Single author, country, movement or theme in Spanish-American Literature. Prerequisites: MLL 2403  or consent of instructor. May be repeated three times for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 16 units.

Modern Languages and Literatures

  
  • MLL 1005 - Viewing Diversity


    Units: 4
    Provides understanding of the interrelationship of the world community and concentration on the question of identity in the context of hybrid cultures, with specific emphasis on colonialism and post-colonialism in the Francophone world and Latin America.
  
  • MLL 1831 - Introduction to Asian Thought


    Units: 4
    The thought of China and Japan, past and present, as expressed in literature. (In English)
  
  • MLL 3001 - World Languages in an International Context


    Units: 4
    On campus and international travel experience in a selected language and culture; language may vary annually. Schedule will specify which language is eligible for enrollment. Prerequisites: Advisor approval; two years of study in the selected language or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units to be used toward the certificate.
  
  • MLL 3119 - French Literature in English Translation


    Units: 4
    An interdisciplinary study of major authors and movements in French literature, emphasizing literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: Junior standing; either C- (CR) or better in ENGL 3000  or ENGL 3001 , or score of 7 or better on the Writing Skills Test, or satisfaction of the graduation writing assessment requirement (GWAR) at any CSU campus including the UWSR at the Hayward Hills campus. May be repeated once for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MLL 3240 - German Film: from Metropolis to Present German Cinema (in English)


    Units: 4
    (See description under German courses.)
  
  • MLL 3612 - Modern Chinese Short Stories (in English)


    Units: 4
    (See description under Chinese courses.)
  
  • MLL 3898 - Cooperative Education


    Units: 1-4
    Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: At least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. A maximum of 4 units credit will be accepted toward the majors and minors offered by Modern Languages. CR/NC grading only.
  
  • MLL 3938 - Italian American Women Through Literature (in English)


    Units: 4
    (See description under Italian courses.)
  
  • MLL 3999 - Issues in Modern Languages and Literatures


    Units: 4
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in modern languages and literatures. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • MLL 4900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
    May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units.
  
  • MLL 5900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
  
  • MLL 6900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4

Modern Languages and Literatures: Chinese

  
  • MLL 1601 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese I


    Units: 4
    Introduction to the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. Prerequisites: MLL 1601  is prerequisite to MLL 1602 , or consent of instructor; MLL 1602  is prerequisite to MLL 1603 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 1602 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese II


    Units: 4
    Introduction to the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. Prerequisites: MLL 1601  is prerequisite to MLL 1602 , or consent of instructor; MLL 1602  is prerequisite to MLL 1603 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 1603 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese III


    Units: 4
    Introduction to the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. Prerequisites: MLL 1601  is prerequisite to MLL 1602 , or consent of instructor; MLL 1602  is prerequisite to MLL 1603 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 1611 - Intensive Elementary Chinese


    Units: 4
    Designed for students with conversational background in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Taiwanese or other Chinese dialects that require instruction in the Pinyin romanization system, in writing Chinese characters, and synthesizing Chinese grammar. Not open to students who are currently enrolled in, or have credit for MLL 1601 -MLL 1602 -MLL 1603 .
  
  • MLL 2601 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I


    Units: 4
    A continuation of MLL 1603  with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Chinese culture. Prerequisites: MLL 2601  is prerequisite to MLL 2602 , or consent of instructor; MLL 2602  is prerequisite to MLL 2603 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 2602 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II


    Units: 4
    A continuation of MLL 1603  with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Chinese culture. Prerequisites: MLL 2601  is prerequisite to MLL 2602 , or consent of instructor; MLL 2602  is prerequisite to MLL 2603 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 2603 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese III


    Units: 4
    A continuation of MLL 1603  with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Chinese culture. Prerequisites: MLL 2601  is prerequisite to MLL 2602 , or consent of instructor; MLL 2602  is prerequisite to MLL 2603, or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 3601 - Advanced Reading, Composition and Translation


    Units: 4
    Advanced development of reading, writing, and translation skills through reading news about China, online or in print. Discussion of grammar and syntax in text and related topical social issues. Prerequisites: MLL 2603  or consent of instructor
  
  • MLL 3602 - Modern Chinese Literature, Linguistics and Culture


    Units: 4
    Survey of the masterpieces of modern vernacular Chinese literature of the post-1919 era. Focus on the readings of prose, fiction and verse in vernacular styles; discussion of philological, linguistic and cultural issues. Prerequisites: MLL 2603  or consent of instructor
  
  • MLL 3603 - Classical Chinese Literature, Rhetoric and Culture


    Units: 4
    Survey of the masterpieces of classical Chinese literature of the pre-modern era. Focus on the readings of literary classical verse and prose; discussion of Chinese philosophy, metaphor, rhetoric and history. Prerequisites: MLL 2603  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 3611 - New Chinese Cinema


    Units: 4
    An interdisciplinary study of new Chinese cinema filmmakers and cultural movements of greater China (including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) since the emergence of new cinematic movements of the 80’s to the present.
  
  • MLL 3612 - Modern Chinese Short Stories


    Units: 4
    Short stories and feature films about Modern China from ante-Republic era to present. Stories by prominent writers portray controversial images of Chinese women, either as wilting flowers or powerful dragon-ladies. Cultural and gender issues observed from various perspectives. May be repeated once for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.

Modern Languages and Literatures: Dari

  
  • MLL 1561 - Elementary Dari I


    Units: 4
    Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Dari, one of two official languages of Afghanistan. Dari is the Afghan variety of the Persian Language, Farsi. Prerequisites: MLL 1561  is prerequisite to MLL 1562 , or consent of instructor; MLL 1562  is prerequisite to MLL 1563 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 1562 - Elementary Dari II


    Units: 4
    Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Dari, one of two official languages of Afghanistan. Dari is the Afghan variety of the Persian Language, Farsi. Prerequisites: MLL 1561  is prerequisite to MLL 1562 , or consent of instructor; MLL 1562  is prerequisite to MLL 1563 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 1563 - Elementary Dari III


    Units: 4
    Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Dari, one of two official languages of Afghanistan. Dari is the Afghan variety of the Persian Language, Farsi. Prerequisites: MLL 1561  is prerequisite to MLL 1562 , or consent of instructor; MLL 1562  is prerequisite to MLL 1563 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 2561 - Intermediate Dari I


    Units: 4
    A continuation of MLL 1563 , with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Afghan culture. Prerequisites: MLL 2561  is prerequisite to MLL 2562 , or consent of instructor; MLL 2562  is prerequisite to MLL 2563 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 2562 - Intermediate Dari II


    Units: 4
    A continuation of MLL 1563 , with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Afghan culture. Prerequisites: MLL 2561  is prerequisite to MLL 2562 , or consent of instructor; MLL 2562  is prerequisite to MLL 2563 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • MLL 2563 - Intermediate Dari III


    Units: 4
    A continuation of MLL 1563 , with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Afghan culture. Prerequisites: MLL 2561  is prerequisite to MLL 2562 , or consent of instructor; MLL 2562  is prerequisite to MLL 2563 , or consent of instructor.
 

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