3units A critical investigation of a theme which bears on the arts from mid-century to the present, looking closely at major artists and trends in order to understand their philosophies, objectives, styles, and contexts. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.
3units Contributions made to Western culture by women involved in the arts from the Middle Ages to the present and the influence on art of attitudes held about women.
Prerequisite(s):ARTH 70B or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
ARTH 191C - Contemporary Art in Mexico, the U.S., and Latin America
3units Contemporary Art in Mexico, the U.S., and Latin America. Includes Mexican modernism, social movements of post-revolutionary Mexico (1910-1940), and works influenced by the Chicano Civil Rights Movement (El Movimiento) in the United States (1960s-1990s) up to the present day.
Prerequisite(s):ARTH 70B or completion of Area Z or instructor consent Grading: Graded
3units History of design philosophy and practice from the Industrial Revolution to the present including Art Nouveau and Art Deco, the Bauhaus, International Style, Functionalism vs. Formalism, Post-Modern and Deconstructivism.
Prerequisite(s):ARTH 72, completion of Area Z, or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Survey of interior design through historical, political, social, economic, technological, and aesthetic factors that shape the built environment. Design will be analyzed formally and through parallel developments in the arts.
Prerequisite(s):ARTH 70B or ARTH 72, completion of Area Z, or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Focuses on the use of art images as primary sources for the study of cultural development in a globalized context and ways in which past cultures and their interactions influence the modern world.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units Comparative study of Eastern and Western art. Emphasis on cross-fertilization. Historical and cultural backgrounds. Includes lectures, discussions and presentations. Research or art project and paper required.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units This course is an upper-division survey of historical figures, movements and developments in German art, architecture, aesthetics and design from the late Enlightenment to the present era.
Prerequisite(s):ARTH 70B or completion of Area Z or instructor consent Grading: Graded
3units This seminar explores art history as an academic discipline. Topics include: discovering subfields within art history; constructing art historical arguments; and the methods and practices of art history.
3units Directed group research in area of Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Minoan-Mycenaean, Greek, Etruscan or Roman Art History on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in area of European Medieval art history on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in area of European art history of Renaissance period on topic designated by instructor. Research project required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
3units Directed group research in area of European or Latin American art history of Baroque period on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in area of European or American art of nineteenth century on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in area of European or American art of twentieth century on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
3units Directed group research in area of Asian art on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in theories and methodologies of art history. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in sources and meanings of myths and symbols. Research projects required. Repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Directed group research in examination of relationship of art history to other academic disciplines on topic designated by instructor. Research projects required. Course is repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): At least two upper division art history courses or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
1units This course satisfies the requirement that all graduate students must remain enrolled during semesters in which they are working solely on their theses or projects, for which they have previously received but not cleared an RP grade.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 20 units.
Prerequisite(s): Existing RP grade in a graduate-level thesis or project course Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit
3units Constructs knowledge of the historical and contemporary experience of women of color. Focuses on Native American, African American, Latina, and Asian American women and considers contributions they have made to the shaping of the nation.
AAS 25 - The Changing Majority: Power and Ethnicity in America
3units Comparative and historical analysis of racial minorities. Focus on Euro American response to American Indians, Asian Americans, African Americans and Mexican Americans to provide understanding of minority experience in the U.S. as well as American culture.
3units Historical and political processes shaping U.S. culture, institutions and society from before European expansion to the Civil War. Focus on the roles of workers, immigrants, and people of color from a comparative perspective.
SatisfiesD2: Comparative Systems
Grading: Graded
Note(s): Must complete the entire sequence (AAS 33A and AAS 33B) to satisfy U.S. History, U.S. Constitution and California Government (US1,2,3).
3units Historical and political factors that shaped U.S. culture, institutions and society from the mid-nineteenth century to the current era. Focus on experiences of Asian Americans as well as other immigrants and people of color.
SatisfiesD3 + US123: Social Issues and American Institutions
AAS 125 - Filipino Experience in the United States
3units Filipinos in the United States beginning with immigration and culminating with analysis of past and contemporary issues facing Filipino Americans.
AAS 133 - Introduction to Social Issues in Planning
4units Contemporary social issues related to urban and regional planning. Assessment of community social needs and resident planning. Focus on ethnic areas such as African, Asian and Mexican American neighborhoods.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
AAS 145 - Urban Policy and Its Impact on Inner City Residents
4units Effects of public policy decisions on inner city populations. Implications of urban planning processes for differential consumption costs of public goods and services.
3units Asian American demography, institutions and contemporary issues.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
AAS 185 - Multicultural Perspectives within American Society
3units Examination of historical and sociocultural perspectives of American ethnic minorities. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of American ethnic minorities.
SatisfiesGE Area: S
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units The experience of Vietnamese refugees from their exodus after the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 to their resettlement in America, emphasizing processes by which a new immigrant group is incorporated into the society.
1-4units On-site experience with an Asian American community organization. Regular class meetings scheduled to discuss knowledge, skills and ideas related to the internship experience. Repeatable for credit with program coordinator approval.
Prerequisite(s):AAS 33B or instructor consent. Grading: Credit/No Credit
3units Introduction to music in various cultural contexts outside European classical tradition. Live performances, film, video tapes and slides. Projects involving related arts encouraged.
3units Major trends in the art of China, India and Japan, as well as Southeast and Central Asia and Korea, from the Neolithic period to the twentieth century.
4units Traditional Chinese culture in light of contemporary values. Ideographs, folk tales, festivals, creeds and customs, myths and superstitions, opera and the arts, women, the art of living.
3units Philosophical examination of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism and some other significant movements of thought originated in Asia. Comparison with Western philosophy.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
4units Development of state and society from prehistoric times to 1750. Major topics include the controversy over the origins of the Japanese people; the adaptation of Chinese cultural, religious, and political models; the role of the emperor in state formation; the classical era of Japanese culture during the Heian period; the rise of the samurai elites; and the development of military rule under the shoguns.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or consent of instructor. Grading: Graded
3units Interdisciplinary focus on continuity and change in China and India as these ancient civilizations responded to challenges throughout their history.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units Introduction to systems concepts and approach as a way to investigate the global impacts of industrial technology on political, economic, social and moral/psychological structures of humankind.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): Recommended for behavioral science majors. All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units A survey of the ways and the purposes which English is used in diverse societies and cultures around the world, including the United States; implications for international and cross-cultural communication.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units Why not use PacRim marketing methods in PacRim markets? Americans tend to be short-term, sales-oriented. Asians tend to be relationship oriented. Why not master both marketing methods? Focus: Launching a “start-up”. Topics: PacRim forms of product-launch, sales presentation, negotiation, promotion, PacRim risks.
ASIA 140 - Chinese Culture and Politics Through Literature
3units Exploration of the interaction between culture, politics and literature as reflected in the contemporary (post-1949) narrative, poetry and drama of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): Taught in English. All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units Teachings of Gautama, the Buddha and ways in which those teachings were modified in forms of Buddhism that followed: Therevada in southeast Asia and Mahayana in east Asia.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Religious thought and practice of China’s three Great Traditions (Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism) as well as China’s Little Tradition (Chinese folk religion). The role of these traditions within traditional Chinese culture and their relevance to the modern world, including China.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
4units Study of unfolding events in Asia. Themes include: the Asian economic ‘miracle,’ the implications of China’s rise for international security, nuclear proliferation and terrorism, and sustainability; specifically, energy, environment and human rights.
ASIA 148B - Improvisational Traditions of the World - Asia
2units Selected topics in performance and social context of improvisational musics of Asia: gamelan and/or other selected genres. In-class and/or public performances.
Misc/Lab: Seminar 1 hour/activity 2 hours.
Pre/Corequisite(s):MUSC 2A and MUSC 2B or equivalent. Grading: Graded
3units Geography of Eastern, Southeastern, and Southern Asia. Themes include environmental, historical, political, and economic geographies at the scales of the region, its countries, and selected cities. Particular emphasis is given to comparing and analyzing the variable rates of economic progress across the region.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent. Grading: Graded
3units Sociocultural themes of selected Asia cultures. Covers cultural pluralism, intercultural contact, social organization, worldview and economic adaptations. Explores connections within the Pacific Rim, especially to the local region. Course is repeatable once for credit when different cultures are emphasized.
3units Comparative study of Eastern and Western art. Emphasis on cross-fertilization. Historical and cultural backgrounds. Includes lectures, discussions and presentations. Research or art project and paper required.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.
3units A generally non-mathematical examination of principles, facts and logic of astronomy, emphasizing arrangement, origin and evolution of the solar system.
3units A principally non-mathematical discussion of current scientific observational and theoretical understanding of the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the cosmos.
SatisfiesSJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment
Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A/LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. Grading: Graded
1units Experimental examination of specific astronomical topics: coordinate systems, constellations, etc. Astronomical applications of general physical principles: gravitational motion, stellar spectra, etc.
Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.
SatisfiesB3: Laboratory Science
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in a college-level astronomy course. Grading: Graded
3units Physical and observational foundations of astronomy and astrophysics. Celestial coordinates, telescopes, astronomical observations, orbital motion, physics and chemistry of planetary systems; introduction to stellar physics. Computer models and simulations may be used.
Prerequisite(s):MATH 32 and PHYS 52 with a C- or better. Grading: Graded
3units Physics of stellar structure and evolution; observed properties of stars; physics and chemistry of the interstellar medium; galaxies and cosmology.
Prerequisite(s):PHYS 52 and MATH 31 with a C- or better. College of Science or Engineering Majors only. Grading: Graded
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s baseball including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s baseball. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s basketball including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s basketball. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s basketball including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s basketball. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate football including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate football. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s golf including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s golf. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s golf including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s golf. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s gymnastics including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s gymnastics. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s tennis including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s tennis. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s soccer including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate men’s soccer. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate softball including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate softball. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s swimming including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s swimming. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s volleyball including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s volleyball. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s cross country including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
ATH 42S - Womens Skill’s Development, Cross Country
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s cross country. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s soccer including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s soccer. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include mental and physical skill development for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s water polo including drills, assignments, film study, scrimmages and competitions not to exceed 20 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.
1units Activities include sport specific fitness training and conditioning for successful participation in NCAA intercollegiate women’s water polo. Approximately 8 hours per week.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.