The major in Social Science provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the study of society, both at the individual and group level. Using the knowledge and methods of all of the social sciences, a student majoring in Social Science develops the skills to think clearly about social concepts and issues. Social Science majors use their classroom knowledge in applied and individual learning experiences, either in supervised off-campus settings or with a faculty mentor.
The core curriculum for Social Science majors provides exposure to various social science methods and topics, and teaches applied computing methodology. Students then select one of four specializations, which guides their upper-division course work. Those selecting Multicultural Studies, for example, examine how California's ethnic and cultural diversity affect the economics, politics, and culture of the State. The specialization in Public and Community Service provides students with internship experiences in community, public, and educational institutions. Students choosing Research and Analytical Methods learn more about the research and methodologies in at least two social science disciplines. The specialization in Social Studies helps to prepare students for teaching at the elementary or high school levels, and includes a State-certified subject matter program in social science.
University Requirements: See pages 54-59.
School Requirements: See page 346.
Requirements for the Major
A. An understanding of the fundamental concepts, analytical tools, and methods of social science. This requirement is met by taking Social Science 1A, 2A, 3A, and one additional introductory course in the School of Social Sciences bearing a one-digit course number. These courses should be taken during the student's first year.
B. A decision with respect to area of focus. This requirement is met by declaring a specialization before the end of the junior year.
C. An understanding of the advanced areas in social science. This requirement is met by satisfying course work requirements as defined for the declared specialization (see below).
Students are reminded that the Pass/Not Pass option is not applicable to course requirements A through C above or to any additional requirements listed for specific majors.
Courses used to meet requirements A through C above are included in the computation of the grade point average in courses required in the major program.
Specialization in Multicultural Studies
This specialization examines various American ethnic and cultural communities (African-American, Asian American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American) from an interdisciplinary perspective. It provides students with the understanding necessary to address issues arising from the multicultural environment of the county, state, and nation.
Satisfaction of School requirements and 15 courses (60 units) as follows:
1. Four courses as specified in major requirement A above.
2. Two additional lower-division courses selected from Anthropology 20A, 60A, Linguistics 68, Social Science 70A, 70C, Sociology 63, 65.
3. Six upper-division courses representing at least two departments selected from Anthropology 121D, 125A, 132A, 138M; Political Science 126A, 126C, 126D, 145B; Psychology 174A-B; Social Science 170A-170H, 172A-172E, 173F-173I, 173K-L, 175A, 175B; Sociology 173; or other similar courses as approved by petition.
4. Three quarters of Social Science 196 (Field Studies in a Multicultural Environment).
Specialization in Public and Community Service
This specialization prepares students to understand community and governmental issues from a social science perspective. Students participate in several off-campus learning experiences with community-based organizations and government agencies.
Satisfaction of School requirements and 15 courses (60 units) as follows:
1. Four courses as specified in major requirement A above.
2. Six upper-division social science courses in one department (Anthropology, Cognitive Sciences, Economics, Linguistics, Political Science, Sociology) or in the Interdisciplinary Programs in Women's Studies, African-American Studies, Asian American Studies, or Chicano/Latino Studies.
3. Two quarters of off-campus internship experience linked to the selected field above, and for which upper-division credit is earned, as specified in the internship guidelines available in the School of Social Sciences Undergraduate Counseling Office. Students must enroll in Social Science 195 to receive credit for this experience.
4. Three quarters of Social Science 196 (Field Studies in a Multicultural Environment). Students should see their academic advisor for more information.
Specialization in Research and Analytical Methods
This specialization creates a more in-depth understanding of social science methods and research. Students with this specialization are well-prepared for graduate or professional programs.
Satisfaction of School requirements and 15 courses (60 units) as follows:
1. Four courses as specified in major requirement A above.
2. Two additional lower-division courses selected from Anthropology 2A, Economics 1, Linguistics 1, Political Science 6A, Psychology 9A, Social Science 70C, Sociology 3.
3. Six upper-division courses, three each from two disciplines, selected from Anthropology 142A, 143A, 171-179; Economics 120-129; Linguistics 100-109, 170; Political Science 121E, 131-139; Psychology 110-119; Social Science 100-101; Sociology 110-119.
4. Three additional upper-division courses as follows: one additional course from the above list (requirement 3); Social Science 170A; and one quarter research experience through Social Science 195 (Applied Social Science Research), or 199 (Independent Study) in any social science discipline.
Specialization in Social Studies
This specialization provides a broad overview to the social sciences, with an emphasis on maintaining an interdisciplinary perspective. This specialization also helps to prepare students for teaching in elementary schools. Students wishing to teach social science at the high school level can enroll in the State-approved subject matter preparation program through this specialization. (Students must consult with a counselor to enroll in the subject matter preparation program.)
Satisfaction of School requirements and 15 courses (60 units) as follows:
1. Four courses as specified in major requirement A above.
2. Five other lower-division social science courses, representing at least three Social Sciences departments (Anthropology, Cognitive Sciences, Economics, Linguistics, Political Science, Social Science, and Sociology).
3. Six upper-division social science courses, including two courses from Anthropology, Cognitive Sciences, Linguistics, or Sociology, and two courses from Political Science or Economics.
The Honors Program for Social Science majors allows students to engage in research leading to the completion of an Honors thesis. The topic for the Honors thesis, reflecting social science themes, is determined by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. The Honors Program is composed of three four-unit courses: Social Science H190A (Honors Research Workshop), H190B (Honors Thesis Research), and H190C (Honors Thesis). Satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis course also satisfies the upper-division writing requirement. Students are introduced to the Honors Program through Social Science 180 (Advanced Seminar in Social Science Research), which serves to review and discuss current research and student interests. The Honors Program is open to all junior and senior Social Science majors with an overall GPA of 3.00 and a 3.30 GPA in at least five Social Science courses.
The schedule of courses for the Honors Program is:
(1) Each spring quarter, Social Science 180 provides students with an introduction to the Honors Program.
(2) During the spring quarter of the junior year and over the following summer before the senior year, students formally apply to the Honors Program through the Office of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, School of Social Sciences.
(3) In the fall quarter of the senior year, students enroll in H190A. This course ends with each student having formulated a written research plan for the honors thesis. Students also select a faculty member who has agreed to supervise the research and evaluate the Honors thesis.
(4) In the winter quarter of the senior year, students enroll in H190B with their faculty advisor, who supervises and evaluates data collection and analysis.
(5) In the spring quarter of the senior year, each student enrolls in H190C with their faculty advisor to complete the Honors thesis.
The Social Science curriculum includes major methodological and statistical courses suitable for social science students generally; courses which do not fall within disciplinary boundaries; and senior thesis, field study, and independent study courses.
1A Introduction to Social Science Analysis (4). Introduction to social science research and analytical models. Theory construction and use of research methods in an interdisciplinary context. Discussion of the application of social science research to public policy. Computer laboratories develop creative thinking, graphing, and data presentation skills. (III)
H1E-F-G Honors: Critical Issues in the Social Sciences (6-6-6) F, W, S. Major themes, methods, and works in the social sciences from an interdisciplinary perspective. Each quarter focuses on a different topic. Weekly small seminars emphasizing the development of the skills of critical thinking and quantitative analysis through regular written work are integral to the course. Prerequisite: restricted to members of the Campuswide Honors Program. Same as Social Ecology H20A-B-C. (III)
2A Principles in the Social Sciences (4) W. Introduction to various disciplines within the social sciences. Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on understanding human behavior and social institutions, including interpersonal, economic, political, and cultural activities. For those students desiring a broad introduction to the social sciences. (III)
3A Computer-Based Research in the Social Sciences (4) W. Focuses on the data manipulation, data visualization, and information searching techniques that are becoming increasingly popular and important as we move into the twenty-first century. Hands-on experience with mapping, graphics, and data arrays. Prerequisites: freshmen only or consent of instructor; school majors only.
9A General Statistics and Probability I (4) F. Introduction to the variety of statistical applications in many fields, including the humanities, physical and social sciences, business, forensic and health sciences. Descriptive statistics, including percentile ranks, standardization, and normal approximation. Estimation and the measurement of error. For non-Social Sciences majors only. Students who receive credit for Social Science 9A may not receive credit for Anthropology 10A, Economics 10A, Psychology 10A, Social Ecology 13, Social Science 10A, or Sociology 10A. (V)
9B General Statistics and Probability II (4) W. Introduction to statistical inference, sampling distributions, standard error. Hypothesis tests for proportions and means. Inferential techniques for nominal variables including chi-square. Selected applications in fields such as ecology, forensic science, and quantitative stylistics are based on student interests. For non-Social Sciences majors only. Prerequisite: Social Science 9A. Students who receive credit for Social Science 9B may not receive credit for Anthropology 10B, Economics 10B, Psychology 10B, Social Ecology 13, Social Science 10B, or Sociology 10B. (V)
9C General Statistics and Probability III (4) S. Focus on correlation and regression. One-way and two-way factorial analysis of variance. Introduction to repeated measures designs and non-parametric statistics. Critiquing the use of statistics in newspapers and popular magazines. Locating, accessing, and evaluating statistical data. For non-Social Sciences majors only. Prerequisite: Social Science 9B. Students who receive credit for Social Science 9C may not receive credit for Anthropology 10C, Economics 10C, Psychology 10C, Social Ecology 13, Social Science 10C, or Sociology 10C. (V)
10A Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences I (4) F. Introduction to the variety of statistical applications in the social sciences. Descriptive statistics. Measures of central tendency and dispersion. Percentile ranks. Standardization and normal approximation. Basic probability theory focuses on application to statistical inference and binomial distribution. Laboratory required. Corequisite or prerequisite: Social Science 3A. Prerequisite: lower-division standing or consent of instructor. Students who receive credit for Social Science 10A may not receive credit for Anthropology 10A, Economics 10A, Psychology 10A, Social Ecology 13, Social Science 9A, or Sociology 10A. (V)
10B Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences II (4) W. Introduction to statistical inference, sampling distribution, standard error. Hypothesis tests for proportions and means. Inferential techniques for nominal variables including chi-square, study measures of strengths, significance of relationships between variables, assumptions, data requirements, and types of error in significance tests. Prerequisite: Social Science 10A. Students who receive credit for Social Science 10B may not receive credit for Anthropology 10B, Economics 10B, Psychology 10B, Social Ecology 13, Social Science 9B, or Sociology 10B. (V)
10C Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences III (4) S. Focus on correlation, regression, and control for effects of variables. One-way and two-way factorial analysis of variance. A priori and a posteriori comparisons. Introduction to repeated measures design and non-parametric statistics. Discuss use of statistics in newspapers and popular magazines. Prerequisite: Social Science 10B. Students who receive credit for Social Science 10C may not receive credit for Anthropology 10C, Economics 10C, Psychology 10C, Social Ecology 13, Social Science 9C, or Sociology 10C. (V)
11 Global Interdependence: Origins (4). Offers a general overview of the rise of global interdependence in political, economic, demographic, and cultural terms. Considers what drove people from relative isolation into intensified intercourse with one another, and investigates the consequences of this shift. (VII-B)
12 Global Interdependence: Recent Developments (4). Surveys recent developments in the nature of global interdependence. Examines the major political, economic, and military conflicts of this century and recent problems of population growth, environmental decay, ethnic/national antagonism and violence, and post-Cold War politics. (VII-B)
13A Introduction to Semiotics (4). How humans and other animals communicate with each other by means of symbols and other signs. The symbols of everyday life, of movies and literature, of religion and society. Symbolic systems and symbolic evolution. Same as Psychology 55A and Linguistics 80. (III)
16A Current Topics in Global Peace and Conflict Studies (2). Topics focus on the perspectives of academic disciplines that examine global issues, bilateral and multilateral relations, and issues related to regions or countries. Students choose seminar subjects, prepare opening remarks, and lead discussions with a faculty member or guest lecturer.
30 Model United Nations (2). Focuses on simulations of the foreign policy pursuits of selected countries in the international community. Emphasis placed on understanding the rules of debate, as well as the policy positions of the student's selected country, in the United Nations. Should be taken as a one-year sequence. May be taken for credit six times. Formerly Political Science 148A.
41 Scientific Inquiry (4). Introduces the ways of science focusing on scientific methods and practices. Concrete historical examples of successful scientific inquiry are used including proposed solutions. The foundations and use of the social sciences to study scientific inquiry are examined.
61 Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies I (4). Introduces links between culture, history, and sociology of Chicano/Latino communities. Examines the formation, evolution, and adaptation of Chicano/Latino communities within a national and international perspective. Reviews literature on Chicano/Latino Studies as a field of intellectual inquiry. (III, VII-A)
62 Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies II (4). Foundations of Latinos from pre-history to present with emphasis on race, class, gender, and culture. Examines institutions/processes of: indigenous culture; conquests, colonialism/neocolonialism; racialization; capitalist industrialization; immigration; Americanization. History, literary and artistic materials/texts of Latino subgroups. (III, VII-A)
63 Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies III (4). An introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies through inter- and intra-group comparisons of various Latino groups in the United States. Issues examined include immigration, political participation and protest, socioeconomic status, gender relations and sexuality, and ethnic and racial discrimination. (III, VII-A)
70A U.S. Ethnic and Racial Cultures (4). A survey of ethnic and racial groups in the United States, comparing their histories, evolution, and cultural individuality. Emphasis on cultural variations in the U.S. as well as the processes and changes, historical and current, within distinct demographic populations. (III, VII-A)
70B Introduction to Expressive Forms in American Society (4). A survey of the expressive forms of minority culture groups in the United States. Literature, music, visual art, ritual, and folklore are studied, with an emphasis upon understanding their relationship to their social and cultural contexts. (III, VII-A)
70C Comparing Cultures (4). Introduces students to the scope of cross-cultural comparisons by analyzing the theories, methodologies, and facts utilized by anthropologists, sociologists, social psychologists, political scientists, and historians in comparing cultures. (III, VII-A)
70T The History of Minorities in American Films (4). An examination of the cultural content of American films as it applies to the resident minority groups in the United States. Films projecting images of Afro-Americans, Asians, Native Americans, and Latinos/Hispanics are screened. (VII-A)
78A Introduction to Asian American Studies I (4). Examines and compares the diverse experiences of major Asian American groups since the mid-nineteenth century. Topics include: origins of emigration; the formation and transformation of community; gender and family life; changing roles of Asian Americans in American society. Same as Asian American Studies 60A and History 15C. (VII-A)
78B Introduction to Asian American Studies II (4). Examines the renewal of Asian immigration following World War II. Focuses on domestic and international conditions influencing the liberalization of U.S. immigration laws, and the impact of contemporary Asian immigration on the U.S. political economy and social order. Same as Asian American Studies 60B. (VII-A)
78C Introduction to Asian American Studies III (4). Examines selected substantive, methodological and/or theoretical issues in Asian American Studies. Possible topics include interracial dating and marriage, electoral politics, educational and occupational achievement, participant community research, uses of oral history, underrepresented Asian American ethnic groups, and diasporic groups. Same as Asian American Studies 60C. (VII-A)
89A-Z Special Topics in Social Sciences (2 to 4). May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
100A-B-C Foundations of Applied Statistics I, II, III (4-4-4). Lecture, four hours; laboratory, three hours. 100A-B: Descriptive statistical concepts and techniques most widely used in social science research. Weekly laboratories employ computer graphics to investigate concepts. Pass/Not Pass only grading for 100A. 100C: Classical statistical inference, limited to simple random sampling or simple randomization designs. Characteristics of sampling distributions; bias, standard error, mathematical models, estimation, hypothesis testing. Same as Social Ecology 166A-B-C. (V)
101A-B Data Analysis I, II (4-4). Practical applications-oriented course on multiple regression. How to discover and explore general socioeconomic models in data. Prerequisites: simple probability and statistics (Social Science 10A-B-C strongly recommended). Same as Economics 121A-B.
101C Data Analysis-Writing (4). Advanced regression analysis. Covers practical techniques for solving model-building problems. Strong emphasis on learning clear, effective writing. Prerequisite: Social Science 101B or Economic 121B or 123B. Same as Economics 121C.
101E Introduction to Statistical Computing (4) W. Enables the student to utilize the analysis routines available within the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Methods of data management and interpretation of computer output are presented. Prerequisites: Social Science 100A or Social Ecology 166A. Corequisite: Social Science 100B or Social Ecology 166B. Pass/Not Pass only. Same as Social Ecology 166E. Formerly Social Science 100E.
101F Games as Models of Social Phenomena (4). Games as analogies of social, economic, and political situations. The interaction of contingency plans. Games (situations) with no winner and/or loser. Technical definition and discussion of conflict, threat, stability. Paradoxes involved in defining "rational decision." Prerequisite: one year of college-level mathematics. Same as Sociology 122. Formerly Social Science 154G.
101G-H Data Collection and Analysis I, II (4-4). Basic methods and theories of proximity and preference data collection including pile-sort, ranking, triads, item-by-use matrices, rating, and free-listing. Multidimensional scaling, clustering, and quadratic assignment approaches are utilized. Extensive hands-on computer use. Prerequisites: Social Science 10A-B-C, 100A-B-C, or consent of instructor. Same as Anthropology 172A-B.
H158A International Studies Honors Research Seminar (4). Designed to assist students prepare a thesis prospectus for the Honors Program in International Studies. The student identifies a thesis topic, reads on the subjects of writing and research methods, orally presents and defends the prospectus, and prepares a written prospectus/literature review. Prerequisite: acceptance into the International Studies Honors Program.
H158B International Studies Honors Thesis Research (4). In consultation with the faculty advisor, the student continues the research process and begins to provide draft chapters. Faculty advisor meets on a weekly/biweekly basis to discuss research problems, review/edit draft chapters, and monitor the established calendar for thesis completion. Prerequisite: Social Science H158A.
H158C International Studies Honors Thesis (4). Under the supervision of the faculty advisor, the student completes the final draft of the thesis and obtains the faculty advisor's signature approving the thesis. Prerequisites: Social Science H158B and satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
166 Latino Social Movements and Organizations (4). An examination of social movement theories and organizational theories and research through an analysis of ways in which Latinos have organized to confront discrimination and secure full and fair participation in the labor market, education, politics, and other societal institutions.
167 Chicano/Chicana Labor History (4). Examines origins of Latino/ Latina labor from colonial period to present. Emphasis on the issues of race, culture, class, and gender. Focus on processes and institutions including: encomienda, migration, unions, informal economies, Bracero program, domestic work. (VII-A)
168 Chicano/Latino Research Seminar (4). Taught as a writing and research seminar in Chicano/Latino Studies. Student develops own project; engages in peer editing; drafts, writes, and presents paper at spring research conference. Prior course work in Chicano/Latino Studies helpful, i.e., Social Science 61, 62, 63. Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement and upper-division standing. (VII-A)
170A Scope and Problems of Interdisciplinary Research (4). Takes an empirical approach to quantitative and qualitative research problems in psychology, sociology, political science, anthropology, ethnic studies. Examines how traditional research designs (experiment, survey, field observation) can be modified to address interdisciplinary questions. Explores other techniques: discipline-specific writing styles. Prerequisites: Social Science 10A-B-C or equivalent.
170B Philosophy of Culture (4). Introduction to philosophies of culture that have been formulated by philosophers, historians, anthropologists, and sociologists. Intended to provide an understanding of the cultural concept in order to study culture acquisition and the diverse culture of the U.S. (VII-A)
170C Work, the Economy, and Culture (4). Studies the economic fabric of societies relative to cultural institutions and activities. Relationships between global economy and national and international culture. Selected writers utilized in discussing class, race, gender, labor, and cultural processes in world-wide system of production and consumption. (VII-B)
170D Politics and Culture (4). Examination of the factors affecting the formation and structure of political/labor movements among racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Relationship of domestic movements to international developments is also analyzed.
170E Society and Culture (4). An introduction to the processes underlying stratification in American society with emphasis on race/ethic/class divisions. These processes also are examined in relationship to the works of major theorists such as Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. (VII-A)
170F History and Culture (4). An introduction to ethnohistory, focusing on the contributions of history to the interdisciplinary study of sociocultural systems. Empirical focus on the slave South, with intensive analysis of major secondary sources. (VII-A)
170G Language and Culture (4). Spoken and written language and its relation to thought and other forms of human culture: verbalization of morality, values, religion, aesthetics, and politics; problems interpreting ideological works in ancient and recent times; semantics and psychology of speech, image, gesture.
170H Religion and Culture (4). A survey of the major issues in the comparative study of religious beliefs and behavior of minority American cultures.
170P Philosophies and World Religions (4). A survey of the world's major philosophical traditions and religions and the ethical systems they have produced. The origins of these ethical systems and the fundamental principles upon which they are built. Examples: Kantian, Confucian, Judeo-Christian, and relativism. (VII-B)
171A Cultural Analysis of Literature (4). How the literature of minority American cultures can be studied as a cultural document. Focus on how culture affects the creation of literature.
171F Cultural Analysis of Visual Arts (4). Explores the relationships between visual arts and the culture and society of which they are a part. The works of nonliterate societies as well as those of the Western world are analyzed and compared. (VII-A)
172A American Culture (4). A survey of the historical development of dominant American culture and society; emphasis on a close reading of key cultural texts, with weekly text as a model of writing examining its use of language and rhetoric. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
172B Afro-American Culture (4). A survey of the development of Afro-American culture with a focus on the United States. Topics include African and New World sources and contemporary forms of Afro-American social and cultural life. (VII-A)
172C Asian-American Culture (4). A survey of socio-political-economic dimensions of Asian-American people: their past, present, and future. (VII-A)
172D Chicano Culture (4). A critical survey of social science literature on the Chicano experience and a general discussion of the various models and theories applied by social scientists to the study of oppressed national minorities. Discussion of race and class within the context of the Chicano experience. (VII-A)
172E Native American Culture (4). An introduction to the history, evolution, ecology, and culture areas of North American Indians. Describes how Native Americans once were and why they were that way. A brief introduction to contemporary Native American culture is provided. (VII-A)
172F Latin American Culture I (4). Study of political, social, economic, and intellectual forces in Latin America. Major topics include Latin American thought; social stability and instability including revolutionary change; and changing Latin American cultures. (VII-B)
172G Latin American Culture II (4). Specific aspects of economic and cultural transactions between the United States and Latin America. Topics include: U.S.-sponsored economic models for Latin America; integration versus regionalization in economic policy; theories of dependency and imperialism; Initiative for the Americas; NAFTA. Prerequisites: Social Science 172F and consent of instructor.
173F Chicano History (4). A survey of the history of the Spanish-speaking people of the Southwest. Includes Mexican settlement, American conquest, and the development of the Chicano national minority. Social Science 173F and History 151B may not both be taken for credit. (VII-A)
173G Film Media and the Latino Community (4). Uses film as a resource for understanding contemporary issues and problems facing the Chicano/ Latino community. (Does not study cinema as a genre.) (VII-A)
173H History of Chicano Education (4). Examines the relationship between the development of the public education system and the Chicano community in the U.S. (VII-A)
173I Perspectives on the U.S.-Mexican Border (4). Economic aspects of the historical development of the U.S.-Mexican border. The current economic situation in the Southwest and border areas as it affects both Mexico and the Latino/Chicano population is also examined. (VII-A)
173K Comparative Latino Populations I (4). Provides foundation for understanding of Chicano/Latino Studies as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry. Focus on the history, arts, cultures of distinct (Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Central American) Latino communities. Topics include: precolonial history and culture, conquest, mestizaje, colonialism/neocolonialism, resistance. (VII-A)
173L Comparative Latino Populations II (4). Focus on demographics, sociology, politics, and global setting of distinct (Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Central American) Latino communities. Topics include: immigration, demographics, socioeconomic status, family structure, political protest, law and policy, and links to homeland issues. Prerequisite: Social Science 173K. (VII-A)
175A Literature and Ethnicity (4). Examines the works of several American minority authors in order to discuss the relationship of ethnicity as a social phenomenon to literature. (VII-A)
175B Ethnic and Racial Communities (4). Examines various theoretical analyses of race and ethnicity, particularly as they apply to Asian Americans. Also explores the relationship of Asian Americans to other racialized minorities in the U.S. Same as Asian American Studies 161. (VII-A)
176A Afro-Latin American Music (4). Musical culture of Afro-Latin American peoples, emphasizing Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Topics include: background in West Africa, the persistence of traditions in the Caribbean, the commercial music of the twentieth century, the connections between musical culture, religion, and the economy. (VII-B)
178A Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in the United States (4). Examines the debates surrounding the use of race and ethnicity in U.S. scholarship. Discussions focus on differing conceptions of both terms, the changes in relationship between the two concepts since the end of the nineteenth century, and specific theoretical formulations particularly in relation to the experience of Asian Americans. Same as Asian American Studies 100B.
178B Asian American Women (4). Examines the representations and experiences of Asian American women from diverse perspectives. Explores the commonalities and differences among various groups of Asian American women, with particular focus on history, culture, values, and family roles. Same as Asian American Studies 162. (VII-A)
178C The Korean American Experience (4). Explores the factors that have distinctly shaped the Korean American experience, including patterns of racial domination, the profile of immigrant flow, immigrant roles in the urban political economy, politics in Korea, and the role of the church. Same as Asian American Studies 151C. (VII-A)
178D The Vietnamese American Experience (4). Studies the resettlement of Vietnamese in the United States following their exodus from Southeast Asia. Topics discussed include the Vietnam War, the 1975 evacuation, boat and land refugees, the shaping of Vietnamese communities, and Vietnamese American literature. Same as Asian American Studies 151D. (VII-A)
178E The Japanese American Experience (4). Studies the settlement of Japanese in Hawaii and the continental United States since the late nineteenth century. Topics covered include sugar plantations, development of rural Japanese America, World War II internment, post-War community development, and persistence of Japanese American identity. Same as Asian American Studies 151E. (VII-A)
180 Advanced Topics in Social Science (4). Provides Social Science majors with information from the Multicultural Studies, Public and Community Service, Research and Analytical Methods, and Social Studies specializations and synthesizes lower-division work. Students choose one specialization to explore in more depth, creating a focus for upper-division work.
182A Exploring Society Through Photography (4). Students explore society through presentation, interpretation, and discussion of their own photographs. A few common exercises at the beginning of the quarter are followed by individual projects. Photography as social observation and the relation of photographs in an essay are stressed. Prerequisite: basic darkroom techniques. Same as Anthropology 176A and Sociology 114A.
183A Global Peace and Conflict Studies Forum (2). A faculty-student forum featuring lecturers from a variety of institutions with discussion issues related to global peace and conflict studies. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit four times. Same as Humanities 183A and Social Ecology 183A. Formerly Social Science 184E.
183B Senior Seminar in Conflict Resolution (4). Designed for seniors (juniors may also enroll) who are pursuing the minor in Conflict Resolution and/or International Studies major. Provides a forum in which students will refine skills and theory in the study of cooperation and conflict, from local to global arenas. Same as Humanities 183B and Social Ecology 183B. (VII-B)
183C Senior Seminar in Conflict Resolution (4). Continuation of Social Science 183B. Students write a senior research paper. Prerequisite: Social Science 183B and satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. Same as Humanities 183C and Social Ecology 183C.
184D Global Peace and Conflict Studies: Current Topics (2). Topics focus on the perspectives of academic disciplines that examine global issues, bilateral and multilateral relations, and issues related to regions or countries. Students choose seminar subjects, prepare opening remarks, and lead discussions with a faculty member or guest lecturer. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit four times as topics vary.
185 People in Society (4). Through readings about people in distinctly different societies throughout history, students learn concepts that cross the boundaries of the social science disciplines. Such themes as democracy, elitism, power, social class, race, gender are used as basis for discussion and writing. Prerequisite: satisfaction of lower-division writing requirement.
187 Twenty-First-Century Graduate Education (2). Discussion of graduate and professional education in twenty-first century United States. Examines specific strategies for admission to postbaccalaureate programs and success in graduate study culture. Introduction to processes including planning and preparation, school selection, entrance examination preparation, submission of applications, writing personal statements. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Pass/Not Pass only.
188 Global Issues and International Perspectives (2). Primarily for students planning to study abroad. Weekly guest lectures, giving global perspectives on culture, politics, economics, women's roles, environmental issues, language, and history. In discussion sections participants study the particular area to which they are going, and learn how to conduct themselves while there. Pass/Not Pass only. Same as Social Ecology 188.
189A-Z Special Topics in Social Sciences (2 to 4). May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
H190A Honors Research Workshop (4). The student develops a prospectus of research for the honors thesis. The prospectus, 20-25 pages in length, includes: the research question, literature review, methods of investigation, and bibliography. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Honors Program for Social Science majors.
H190B Honors Thesis Research (4). The student initiates and completes data collection for the honors thesis. Faculty advisors provide supervision and feedback on thesis chapters. Prerequisite: Social Science H190A.
H190C Honors Thesis (4). The student completes, with an advisor, an honors thesis containing: statement of the problem, literature review, research hypotheses, methods of investigation, results, discussion, and bibliography. Prerequisite: Social Science H190B and satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
H190E-F Honors: Senior Thesis Research I, II (4-4). Students conduct research toward preparation of an Honors Thesis under supervision of designated faculty. Restricted to Campuswide Honors Program participants.
H190G Honors: Senior Thesis (4). Students write an Honors Thesis with the consultation of their thesis advisor. Prerequisites: Social Science H190E-F.
195 Applied Social Science Research (4) F, W, S. Allows students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to projects in local businesses and agencies. Groups of five to ten students work with faculty and graduate students to research and propose solutions to agency-posed questions. Prerequisites: completion of lower-division writing requirement and consent of instructor. Limited to School of Social Sciences majors. May be taken for credit three times.
196 Field Studies in a Multicultural Environment (4). Emphasis on applied multicultural education in schools and community organizations. Examines social, cultural, psychological, economic, and linguistic phenomena while providing academic support in schools with large populations of underrepresented students. There are 30-35 hours of field work required each quarter. May be taken for credit three times.
197 Field Study (2 to 4) F, W, S. Opportunities to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the normal classroom environment. Students participate in off-campus activities under a written agreement with a supervising UCI instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 units.
198 Group Independent Study (2 to 4) F, W, S. Students participate in independent study under a written contract with a supervising UCI instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chair. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 units.
199 Individual Study (2 to 4) F, W, S. Opportunities to do research and learn new skills outside the normal classroom environment. Students participate in planned research and study activities under a written contract with a supervising UCI instructor. Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor and department chair. May be taken for credit for a total of 16 units. Students may enroll for only one 199 each quarter.
