Guadalajara 2010 Course Descriptions

This summer, the Guadalajara Summer Program is offering participants the opportunity to receive up to NINE units of USD Course Credit. Students can choose to take either three 3-unit courses (including two three-week language intensive courses and one non-Spanish course in another discipline that run the entire length of the program) or two 3-units courses and a 1-unit recreational course. Please see below for the course schedule:

Art History Art: Visual Biology Business Communication Studies English Ethnic Studies History Philosophy Political Science Spanish Theology & Religious Studies

Arth 331: Art History: Art in Public Spaces (3 units)
Course No.: 08-331-01
A study of the works of the Mexican Muralists. Special emphasis on the paintings of Orozco, Rivera, and Siqueiros. Wednesday class meetings will be replaced by field trips to museums and other sites around Guadalajara from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for Fine Art.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Artv 101: Fundamentals of Drawing (3 units)
Course No.: 27-101-01
Introduction to the fundamental elements and principles of drawing. Exploration of a variety of dry and wet media. Primary emphasis on developing the student’s perceptual capabilities and representational skills. Required for Art majors.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Artv 160: Introduction to Photography (3 units)
Course No.:27-160-01
An introductory studio course in the conceptual, aesthetic and technical possibilities and principles of photography. Particular attention will be given to photography as a medium of personal expression that reveals the students' impressions and experiences in Mexico so as to heighten cultural awareness and understanding. Students will investigate the basics of camera operation, the use of various materials including black & white and color film, photographic printing in both darkroom and digital environments and alternative processes. A 35mm camera is required. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for Fine Art. Required for Art Majors.  Required for Art Majors.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Artv 353: Color Photography (3 units)
Course No.: 27-353-01
A studio course in the conceptual, aesthetic and technical possibilities and principles of color photography and digital technology. Particular attention will be given to color photography and digital technology as a medium of personal expression that reveals the students' impressions and experiences in Mexico so as to heighten cultural awareness and understanding. Students will investigate the basics of camera operation, the use of color film in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop and digital printing as well as historical and contemporary approaches of color photography. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for Fine Art.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Biology 103: Plants and People (3 units)
This course teaches about humans and their knowledge, uses, and abuses of plants. The biology of plants, selected protists, and fungi are considered from a scientific viewpoint; included are ecology, anatomy, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and biotechnology. These organisms are also considered with regard to resource utilization and agriculture: the uses and abuses of plants for fibers; foods; beverages; medicinals and other ends occupy the majority of the course.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-2:35 pm (June 21-July 18)

Business: Mgmt 300: Organizational Behavior (3 units)
Course No.: 87-300-01
The study of human behavior in organizational settings. Examines the interface between human behavior and the organizational context, and presents frameworks for managing people in the organization. Topics addressed include: perceptual processes, personality, learning, motivation, attitudes, stress, group dynamics, intergroup behavior, conflict, power politics, leadership, and cross-cultural implications. Behavioral science concepts are applied through self-assessment, case studies, and experiential exercises. Special emphasis on Mexico and international management.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Business: Mrkt 300: Fundamentals of Marketing (3 units)
Course No.: 96-300-01
An introduction to the critical role of marketing in our society with emphasis on the marketing concept, product, price, distribution, and promotion. Special emphasis on Mexico and international marketing.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Comm 455 Interviewing and Negotiating: Principles and Practices (3 units)
(Can also be taken as a “W” course)
Course No.: 18-455-01
Students will learn how to successfully interview for a job, conduct negotiations in a variety of contexts, perform an appraisal interview, and carry out probing interviews essential for journalists/lawyers/ business managers.  The course applies to all concentrations in the communication studies major and the communication minor.  The course is also an upper-division elective open to all students.  No prerequisite—All majors welcome.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Comm 494: Multicultural Small Group Communication (3 units)
Course No.: 18-494-01
This is a hands-on course which examines basic theories and principles of small group communication with an emphasis on multicultural issues. Students will have the opportunity to explore how culture impacts small group norms and roles, leadership, motivation, coalition formation, communication networks, persuasion and decision making. The course applies to all concentrations in the communication studies major and the communication minor.  The course is also an upper-division elective open to all students.  No prerequisite—All majors welcome.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Engl 304W: Advanced Composition (3 units)
Course No.: 24-304W-01 (Section 1)
Course No.: 24-304W-02 (Section 2)
A workshop course in the writing of expository, descriptive, and critical prose. This course is designed to fulfill the upper-division written literacy requirement for non-English majors; it will fulfill an upper-division elective for English majors.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am (Section 1) and 11:25-1:00 pm (Section 2)

Ethn 494: Multicultural Small Group Communication (3 units)
Course No.: 09-494-01
This is a hands-on course which examines basic theories and principles of small group communication with an emphasis on multicultural issues. Students will have the opportunity to explore how culture impacts small group norms and roles, leadership, motivation, coalition formation, communication networks, persuasion and decision making. The course applies to all concentrations in the communication studies major and the communication minor.  The course is also an upper-division elective open to all students.  No prerequisite—All majors welcome.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Hist 384: History of Mexico (3 units)
Course No.: 32-384-01
A history of Mexico from earliest times to the present. Includes a survey of indigenous civilizations; Spanish conquest and influences; the Mexican- American War of 1846; the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz; the era of the Mexican Revolution; political development since the 1920s; and the United States-Mexico relations during the modern period. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for History.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Phil 334: Environmental Ethics  (3 units)
Course No.: 46-334-01
En exploration of ethical issues pertinent to the environment, for example: obligations to future generations; the question of animal rights; endangered species; pesticides and pollution; energy technologies; depletion of resources; and global justice and ocean resources. Consideration of the pertinent obligations of individuals, businesses, and government. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for Ethics.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Phil 340: Ethics of War and Peace (3 units)
Course No.: 46-340-01
Normative Ethics applied to moral questions of war and peace, such as: Can war ever be justified? If so, what are the moral constraints upon the conduct of war? How can peace be attained? What do pacifists and others offer as non-violent alternatives to armed conflict? Other topics might include: terrorism, humanitarian interventions, nuclear warfare and deterrence and war crimes. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for Ethics.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Pols 366: Politics of Mexico (3 units)
Course No.: 52-366-01
This course provides an overview of the contemporary Mexican political system. The primary focus is on the breakdown of the dominant party system in the late twentieth century and the subsequent recalibration of executive-legislative relations, decentralization of power and emergence of democratic political culture and competition.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Span 101: Elementary Spanish I (3 units)
Course No.: 62-102-01
First semester course in Spanish. Introduction to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on the first two with extensive pronunciation. Supplementary work in the daily practice session is required. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday,11:25-2:35 pm (first 3 weeks- sec 1)

Span 102: Elementary Spanish II (3 units)
Course No.: 62-102-01 (Section 1)
Course No.: 62-102-02 (Section 2)
Second semester course in Spanish. Continuation of Spanish 101. Review and conclusion of basic language skills. Daily practice session is required. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or equivalent.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday,11:25-2:35 pm (June 2-June 23- Section 1)
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday,11:25-2:35 pm (June 28-Junly 18- Section 2)

Span 201: Intermediate Spanish III (3 units)
Course No.: 62-201-01 (Section 1)
Course No.: 62-201-02 (Section 2)
The final course of the Core language sequence completes the introduction of the basic structures of the language, with continuing emphasis on communicative proficiency.  At this level, students are encouraged to participate in community service-learning and/or cultural activities within the Spanish-speaking communities.  Attention is given to reading and basic composition. Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or equivalent.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday,11:25-2:35 pm (June 2-June 23- Section 1)
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday,11:25-2:35 pm (June 28-Junly 18- Section 2)

Span 202: Intermediate Spanish IV (3 units)
Course No.: 62-202-01
Fourth semester course in Spanish. Reading of selected works by well-known Spanish and Latin American authors. Practice in composition and conversation, with some grammar review for increased fluency in the language. Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or equivalent.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday,11:25-2:35 pm (June 28-July 18)

Span 301:  Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition (3 units )
Course No.: 62-301-01
An in-depth study of Spanish grammatical structure with emphasis on idiomatic expressions and syntax. Further development of oral and writing skills. Required for the Spanish major and for the single subject teaching credential. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Span 303: Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 units)
Course No.: 62-303-01(Section 1)
Course No.: 62-303-02 (Section 2)
An introduction to Hispanic Literature through the reading of different genres. The course emphasis will be placed on the analysis of literary style and techniques of various authors. Required for the Spanish major and for the single subject teaching credential. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am (section 1)
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm(section 2)

Span 304: Civilizations of Latin America (3 units)
Course No.: 62-304-01
This course explores the history, geography, literary masterpieces, and customs of Spanish America . Fulfills the civilization course requirement for California 's Single Subject Teaching Credential. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Span 453: Mexcian Literature and Culture (3 units)
Course No.: 62-453-01    
A study of major works of prose, poetry, and drama in Mexico in relation to other significant aspects of Mexican culture. Prerequisites: SPAN 301, 303 and 304, or equivalents.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Span 494:  Hispanic Cinema(3 units)
Course No.: 62-494-01    
A survey of Hispanic prose, poetry, and drama containing the principal trends followed in philosophy, music, and painting expressed in literary form. Prerequisites: Spanish 301 and 303 or equivalents.
Conducted in Spanish Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Thrs 114: Introduction to Catholic Theology (3 units)
Course No.: 54-114-01    
This course is an introductory survey designed to prepare students for upper-division courses in Christian theology. Topics may include the scriptures, history of the Church and/or theology, the nature of theological discourse, introduction to theological terms and definitions, and examination of select topics or issues in theology. Emphasis will be placed on the constitutive dimensions and characteristics of the Roman Catholic tradition.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 9:00- 10:35 am

Thrs 366: The Problem of God (3 units)
Course No.: 54-366-01    
The questions "What is God?" and "What does it mean to believe in God?" are investigated against the background of classical theism and modern thought.  In the Guadalajara program, the course will pay special attention to forms of belief and unbelief significant to Mexico's history, including indigenous Mexican religions as well as the various views of God in medieval and early modern Spain.
Conducted in English Monday-Thursday, 11:25-1:00 pm

Note: Classes will meet Monday – Thursday. There will be no classes on Friday, except for the first week and the week of final exams. All classes are subject to change. While the program will try to accommodate all schedule requests, space may be limited depending on the demand of certain classes and sections. Students will be notified in writing of such changes prior to the beginning of the summer program.