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Traditional Cultures of the World

Comparative, worldwide survey of traditional, selected and well-studied ways of life using ethnographic writings and films. Examines diverse ways of life, with an emphasis on small-scale societies.

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Successful Aging and Gerotechnology

Gerotechnology is the study of technology and aging. The impact of computer and Internet, devices for sensory impairments, telehealth, smart home, automobile and transportation innovation on older adults, caregivers and society.

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Cities and Nature

Impact of urbanization on landforms, climate, vegetation, and animals. Planning implications and case studies.

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Foundations of Criminal Justice

Overview and analysis of the components of the criminal justice system; emphasizing the historical and contemporary aspects of law, policing, courts and corrections.

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Seminar in Theory and Method of American Studies

Understanding and appreciation of methodology, theories of society and images of humanity as they affect American studies contributions to scholarship. Fulfills the course requirement of the university upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement for American Studies majors.

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Food in the Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary exploration of the study of food in the social sciences. The meanings of food in the construction of society and culture across time and space.

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Origins of Civilizations

Development of civilization in the Old and New Worlds in primary centers such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China, Mesoamerica and Peru, and secondary centers such as the Aegean and Europe.

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Black Lives Matter: Creative and Critical Ideas

The Black Lives Matter movement's origins, controversies, and legacies. Creative and critical responses to social activism in communities of color. Engaging critical debates around over-policing, anti-black racism, and bias.

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Gender and Sexuality Studies

Interdisciplinary introduction to women's issues and research in relevant disciplines.

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African American Music Appreciation

Black music in America; the sociological conditions that help produce various forms of black music. (AFAM 356 and MUS 356 are the same course).

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Travels in Time

The encounters of travelers with people and places around the world through time. Locations and time periods will vary.

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American Experience

American identities and beliefs, through a sampling of historical and contemporary voices from different groups of Americans. Similarities and differences in Americans' experiences based on class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, region and other identities.

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California Government and Politics

California state and local government institutions and politics, including direct democracy and current policy issues. Discusses the role of CA state & local governments in the federal system, including comparisons with other state and local governments.

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Concepts of the Afterlife

How selected religious traditions have sought to answer the question: "What happens when I die." Resurrection, reincarnation, immortality of the soul, heaven and hell.

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Contemporary Moral Issues

Applying ethical and social/political theories to contemporary moral problems. Topics selected from current issues in law, business, medicine, sexual morality, and gender/multicultural studies, including abortion, racism, crime, punishment, welfare, domestic violence and pornography.

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Chicana/o Families

The Chicana/o family's development as an American social institution focusing on cross-cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

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Religion, the Media, and Contemporary Culture

Reporting about religion in secular media; impact of traditional and social media on societal values; ethical challenges faced by journalists; uses of media by religious organizations.