International and Multicultural Education Course Descriptions

IME - 602. Research in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education (3)

Discussion of completed and ongoing research in bilingual education; educatonal implications of their findings, and other needed areas of research.

IME - 603. Applied Linguistics (3)

Discussion of the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. Focus is on language structure and language use (including the structure of English) and first- and second-language development.

IME - 604. International Perspectives on Area Studies Education (3)

Introduction to sociology and social history of education and approaches to solutions for educational problems. Course focus will vary with concentration in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

IME - 610. Sociology of Language (3)

Examination of some of the complex interrelationships between language and society including co-variation of linguistic and social phenomena; societal views of language varieties and language variation; stability and change in language functions; bilingualism and diglossia; and language maintenance and language shift.

IME - 611. Language and Culture (3)

Examination of the relationship between language and culture from a cross-cultural perspective. Focus on aspects of culture reflected in language and language use.

IME - 612. Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity (3)

Critical examination of concepts of ethnicity beginning with the origin and development of notions of assimilation through melting pot notions to concepts of a pluralistic society. The roles that ethnicity and cultural identity play in education in particular, and society in general, will be explored. Basic definitions of Culture, Ethnicity and Identity will be developed.

IME - 614. Multicultural Perspectives in Education (3)

Perspectives on multicultural education as an interdisciplinary process for educational reform in the American schools today; impact of diversity, including race, culture, ethnicity, gender and exceptionality, featuring major culture groups, including Asian, African-American, Native American, and Hispanic, as well as mainstream American groups; implication for education.

IME - 615. Education for Inclusion (3)

Exploration of Paulo Freire's philosophy of education and the educational history and needs of oppressed populations in the U.S. and other nations.

IME - 618. International Human Rights for Educators (3)

This course is designed to provide educators with the legal and political foundations underlying international human rights, with the objective of promoting awareness of these rights in order to educate others.

IME - 619. Gender and Globalization (3)

This course explores current issues and debates on the gendered effects of globalization and women's political responses to it. The course will seek to understand women's struggles and triumphs in the new global order through a careful analysis of women's human rights.

IME - 624. African American Educational History in the United States (3)

Course provides factual, functional information regarding the educational history of African-ancestry Americans in the contiguous United States. Prior African educational history will be discussed to provide a framework for the consideration of the educational status of African-Americans today. African education in the diaspora, specifically the American Diaspora. Contemporary scholars perspectives on African-American educational history and the conditions extant will be explored.

IME - 627. Pan-African Language and Culture (3)

Educational equity demands that there be a systematic effort to provide an understanding of the linguistic, cultural and communication history of African-descent Americans. This course seeks to provide some first steps toward that understanding.

IME - 628. Women of Color: Higher Education (3)

An introduction to the little known history of women of color in higher education. In order to develop a basis for understanding how the current situation in higher education impacts upon the planning and participation of women of color in higher education, a brief excursion into the history of all women in education in the United States will be provided, followed by a review of the literature extant regarding the roles of women of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-Latin American and Native American Indian ancestry in education as learners, teachers, administrators and scholars.

IME - 630. Teaching English as a Second Language (3)

Examination of theory and methods of instruction for English language development and theory and methods of specifically designed academic instruction delivered in English. Language and content area assessment are also covered.

IME - 631. Research in First and Second Language Acquisition (3)

Examination of the current theories, research, and other developments in the areas of first and second language acquisition. Emphasis on what is known about these processes and the conditions that affect them; major research issues and methods for examining them; and implications of such research for educational practice.

IME - 632. Structure of American English (3)

An increased awareness of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of contemporary American English through observation of the structure of language. Traditional and structural and generative transformational grammar, phonology, usage, and dialect are major topics.

IME - 633. Preparation and Evaluation of ESL Instructional Materials (3)

Discussion of the various commercial materials available to the ESL teacher: books, tapes, machines, kits, etc. Focus on evaluation of these and teacher-prepared materials.

IME - 637. Critical Pedagogy (3)

Analysis of the tenets of critical pedagogy and its implications for transforming schools into a societal space where the ideals of democracy and a socially just society can be formulated and practiced.

IME - 638. TESL Field Project (3)

Development of a comprehensive project in teaching or research.

IME - 639. Cross-Cultural Literacy (3)

Examination of culture; its nature and manifestations, and the changing demographics and cultural diversity that make up California. Attention is given to aspects of culture that teachers should learn about their students, ways to learn about their students' cultures, and ways teachers can use cultural knowledge, cultural contact, and cultural diversity in California, and the U.S.

IME - 640. Immigration and Forced Displacement (3)

This course examines issues around international immigration, migration, and forced displacement. We will study the topic of immigration within a human rights framework to better understand the rights and protection of immigrants, refugees and exiles in home country, host country and across borders.

IME - 647. Technology and Diverse Learners (3)

This course focuses on the use of computer technology for diverse learners in the United States. Students will explore issues surrounding the use of computers to enhance learning for all students. Through critical reading, the use of software, and hands-on activities, students will study the relationship between technology and equity, the way technology is changing culture, gender equity, inclusion, and educational computing as a social practice. The class is both theoretical and practical. Students are required to have access to the Internet outside of class time. Knowledge of basic computer software is recommended but not required.

IME - 648. The Young Adult Novel: A Multicultural View of Society (3)

Introduction and analysis of a body of literature deemed appropriate for adolescent readers, focusing on its development, significant writers in the field, and viewing the many voices and views of societies presented. Focus on genre, strategies, current issues and censorship.

IME - 649. IME Masters Research Project (3)

Development of a thesis or a comprehensive project in teaching or research.

IME - 650. Asian-Americans: History, Culture and Contemporary Issues (3)

Study of the historical background and the early immigrant experience in the U.S.; their culture-traditional and contemporary; the socio-economic, political, educational and legal development of major Asian immigrant groups, including their contributions to American society; changes and adaptations made; and contemporary issues. Covers Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian and the Vietnamese refugees.

IME - 653. Latinos: History, Culture and Contemporary Issues (3)

Study of the cultural, political, economic, educational and historical aspects of the life of Latinos in the United States, their historical experience and their contributions to American society.

IME - 668. Discourse, Pragmatics and Language Teaching (3)

Examination of several approaches to discourse analysis and pragmatics with application to the teaching of language arts, foreign languages and ESL. Emphasis mainly on oral communication with some work in approaches to teaching writing.

IME - 670. The Educator as Author: Writing for Children and Adolescents (3)

In a highly literate society writing conveys leadership and power. Modeling is a very effective teaching tool. By becoming authors themselves, educators can best inspire and guide their students to discover the joy and self-realization inherent in writing. They can also contribute to the wealth of literature for children and young adults in contemporary topics and issues of cultural identity, peace, equality and social justice.

IME - 671. Teaching Through Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)

The good literature written for children and adolescents is one of the greatest educational gifts society has to offer any child in our schools. The awareness of the significant role good literature can play in the curriculum has continued to grow. This course offers an opportunity to learn how literature can be best used to support multiple educational goals.

IME - 672. Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents: Poetry and Plays (3)

An analysis of the best poetry and plays for children and adolescents, reflecting the values of the various cultures who make up the pluralistic American society.

IME - 673. Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents: Narrative (3)

An analysis of some of the examples of narrative for children and adolescents reflecting the values of the various cultures who make up the pluralistic American society.

IME - 674. Literature in Education (3)

Learning to analyze the subtle messages in text facilitates uncovering the complexity of reality. In this course the analysis of narrative written for all ages and various cultural perspectives provides insight to the ever present questions of identity and the search for justice.

IME - 675. Asian Educational Systems: Implications for Schooling in the United States (3)

This course compares the educational systems of major Asian countries, with that of the U.S., including China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, India, and Vietnam. It also compares the schooling experiences of the students from these countries including teaching-learning styles, the curriculum, physical environment and classroom atmosphere, teacher-student relationships, among others, and school-related cultural orientations. Educational implications of these for American teachers of immigrant and international students, at different instructional levels, will be drawn.

IME - 676. Teaching and Learning Through the Arts (3)

An interactive, experiential course designed to demonstrate the incorporation of the arts in second language students' content area studies and communication skills development. Instructor will determine which of the arts to feature: drama, performing arts, music, fine arts, poetry or literature.

IME - 677. Reading the Multicultural Picture Book: A Study of Art, Story and Voice (3)

This course examines the practice of reading storybooks as works of art, stories, and the voices of author(s), illustrator(s) and readers. Grounded in the fields of aesthetics, literary theory and art appreciation, the course challenges educators to consider how the picture book is a unique literary art form that promotes diversity and social justice.

IME - 678. Contemporary Authors and Illustrators (3)

This course will provide an opportunity for content and critical analysis of the body of work of a selected group of prominent, contemporary authors and illustrators in the field of children's and young adult literature. Students will become acquainted with major works as well as corollary readings and criticism on each writer and/or artist.

IME - 680. Contemporary Issues in Literature for Children and Young Adults (3)

This course will examine contemporary issues in the field of children's literature, including creative and marketing perspectives, censorship and publishing trends. The course serves to further the goal of bringing children and books together through the collaborative efforts of authors, illustrators, storytellers, publishers, booksellers, students, teachers and librarians to promote innovative programs using multicultural children's literature as a creative tool to encourage literacy and critical thinking.

IME - 697. Directed Study (1-3)

Independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.

IME - 698. Special Topic Seminar (1-3)

In-depth study by a group of students, facilitated by an instructor or team of instructors with expertise in a selected area of international and multicultural education.

IME - 702. Research in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education (3)

Discussion of completed and ongoing research in bilingualism and bilingual education; educational implications of their findings, and other needed areas of research.

IME - 703. Applied Linguistics (3)

Discussion of the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. Focus is on language structure and language use (including the structure of English) and first- and second-language development.

IME - 704. International Perspectives on Area Studies Education (3)

Introduction to sociology and social history of education and approaches to solutions for educational problems. Course focus will vary with concentration in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

IME - 709. Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)

Prerequisites: GEDU - 706, GEDU - 708 and one General Education Foundations course. The essentials of developing a model proposal for the research project leading to a dissertation. Specific components of a good proposal, analysis of research proposals, and student research projects.

IME - 710. Sociology of Language (3)

Examination of some of the complex interrelationships between language and society including co-variation of linguistic and social phenomena; societal views of language varieties and language variation; stability and change in language functions; bilingualism and diglossia; and language maintenance and language shift.

IME - 711. Language and Culture (3)

Examination of the relationship between language and culture from a cross-cultural perspective. Focus on aspects of culture reflected in language and language use.

IME - 712. Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity (3)

Critical examination of concepts of ethnicity beginning with the origin and development of notions of assimilation through melting pot notions to concepts of a pluralistic society. The roles that ethnicity and cultural identity play in education in particular, and society in general, will be explored. Basic definitions of Culture, Ethnicity and Identity will be developed.

IME - 714. Multicultural Perspectives in Education (3)

Perspectives on multicultural education as an interdisciplinary process for educational reform in the American schools today; impact of diversity, including race, culture, ethnicity, gender and exceptionality, featuring major culture groups, including Asian, African-American, Native American, and Hispanic, as well as mainstream American groups; implications for education.

IME - 715. Education for Inclusion (3)

Exploration of Paulo Freire's philosophy of education and the educational history and needs of oppressed populations in the U.S. and other nations.

IME - 718. International Human Rights for Educators (3)

This course is designed to provide educators with the legal and political foundations underlying international human rights, with the objective of promoting awareness of these rights in order to educate others.

IME - 719. Gender and Globalization (3)

This course explores current issues and debates on the gendered effects of globalization and women's political responses to it. The course will seek to understand women's struggles and triumphs in the new global order through a careful analysis of women's human rights.

IME - 724. African-American Educational History in the United States (3)

Course provides factual, functional information regarding the educational history of African ancestry Americans in the contiguous United States. Prior African educational history will be discussed to provide a framework for the consideration of the educational status of African-Americans today. African education in the diaspora, specifically the American Diaspora. Contemporary scholars perspectives on African-American educational history and the conditions extant will be explored.

IME - 727. Pan-African Language and Culture (3)

Educational equity demands that there be a systematic effort to provide an understanding of the linguistic, cultural and communication history of African-descent Americans. This course seeks to provide some first steps toward that understanding.

IME - 728. Women of Color in Higher Education (3)

An introduction to the little known history of women of color in higher education. In order to develop a basis for understanding how the current situation in higher education impacts upon the planning and participation of women of color in higher education, a brief excursion into the history of all women in education in the United States will be provided, followed by a review of the literature extant regarding the roles of women of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-Latin American and Native American Indian ancestry in education as learners, teachers, administrators and scholars.

IME - 729. Proposal Development (3)

Continuation of proposal development. Specific components of a proposal, analysis of research proposals and student research projects.

IME - 731. Research in First and Second Language Acquisition (3)

Examination of the current theories, research and other developments in the areas of first and second language acquisition. Emphasis on what is known about these processes and the conditions that affect them; major research issues and methods for examining them; and implications of such research for educational practice.

IME - 737. Critical Pedagogy (3)

This course will analyze the tenets of critical pedagogy and its implications for transforming schools into a societal space where the ideals of democracy and a socially just society can be formulated and practiced.

IME - 739. Cross-Cultural Literacy (3)

Examination of culture; its nature and manifestations, and the changing demographics and the cultural diversity that make up California. Attention is given to aspects of culture that teachers should learn about their students, ways to learn about their students' cultures, and ways teachers can use cultural knowledge, cultural contact, and cultural diversity in California, and the U.S.

IME - 740. Immigration and Forced Displacement (3)

This course examines issues around international immigration, migration, and forced displacement. We will study the topic of immigration within a human rights framework to better understand the rights and protection of immigrants, refugees and exiles in home country, host country and across borders.

IME - 748. The Young Adult Novel: A Multicultural View of Society (3)

Introduction and analysis of a body of literature deemed appropriate for adolescent readers, focusing on its development, significant writers in the field, and viewing the many voices and views of societies presented. Focus on genre, strategies, current issues and censorship.

IME - 750. Asian Americans: History, Culture and Contemporary Issues (3)

Study of the historical background and the early immigrant experience in the U.S.; their culture-traditional and contemporary; the socio-economic, political, educational and legal development of major Asian immigrant groups, including their contributions to American society; changes and adaptations made; and contemporary issues. Covers Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian and the Vietnamese refugees.

IME - 753. Latinos: History, Cult & Issues (3)

Study of the cultural, political, economic, educational and historical aspects of the life of Latinos in the United States, their historical experience and their contributions to American society.

IME - 768. Discourse, Pragmatics and Language Teaching (3)

Examination of several approaches to discourse analysis and pragmatics with application to the teaching of language arts, foreign languages and ESL. Emphasis mainly on oral communication with some work in approaches to teaching writing.

IME - 770. The Educator as Author: Writing for Children and Adolescents (3)

In a highly literate society writing conveys leadership and power. Modeling is a very effective teaching tool. By becoming authors themselves, educators can best inspire and guide their students to discover the joy and self-realization inherent in writing. They can also contribute to the wealth of literature for children and young adults in contemporary topics and issues of cultural identity, peace, equality and social justice.

IME - 771. Teaching Through Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)

The good literature written for children and adolescents is one of the greatest educational gifts society has to offer any child in our schools. The awareness of the significant role good literature can play in the curriculum has continued to grow. This course offers an opportunity to learn how literature can be best used to support multiple educational goals.

IME - 772. Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents: Poetry and Plays (3)

An analysis of the best poetry and plays for children and adolescents, reflecting the values of the various cultures who make up the pluralistic American society.

IME - 773. Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents: Narrative (3)

An analysis of some of the examples of narrative for children and adolescents reflecting the values of the various cultures who make up the pluralistic American society.

IME - 774. Literature in Education (3)

Learning to analyze the subtle messages in text facilitates uncovering the complexity of reality. In this course the analysis of narrative written for all ages and various cultural perspectives provides insight to the ever present questions of identity and the search for justice.

IME - 775. Asian Educational Systems: Implications for Schooling in the United States (3)

This course compares the educational systems of major Asian countries, with that of the U.S., including China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, India, and Vietnam. It also compares the schooling experiences of the students from these countries including teaching-learning styles, the curriculum, physical environment and classroom atmosphere, teacher-student relationships, among others, and school-related cultural orientations. Educational implications of these for American teachers of immigrant and international students, at different instructional levels, will be drawn.

IME - 776. Teaching and Learning Through the Arts (3)

An interactive, experiential course designed to demonstrate the incorporation of the arts in second language students' content area studies and communication skills development. Instructor will determine which of the arts to feature: drama, performing arts, music, fine arts, poetry or literature.

IME - 777. Reading the Multicultural Picture Book: A Study of Art, Story and Voice (3)

This course examines the practice of reading storybooks as works of art, stories, and the voices of author(s), illustrator(s) and readers. Grounded in the fields of aesthetics, literary theory and art appreciation, the course challenges educators to consider how the picture book is a unique literary form that promotes diversity and social justice.

IME - 778. Contemporary Authors and Illustrators (3)

This course will provide an opportunity for content and critical analysis of the body of work of a selected group of prominent, contemporary authors and illustrators in the field of children's and young adult literature. Students will become acquainted with major works as well as corollary readings and criticism on each writer and/or artist.

IME - 780. Contemporary Issues in Literature for Children and Young Adults (3)

This course will examine contemporary issues in the field of children's literature, including creative and marketing perspectives, censorship and publishing trends. The course serves to further the goal of bringing children and books together through the collaborative efforts of authors, illustrators, storytellers, publishers, booksellers, students, teachers and librarians to promote innovative programs using multicultural children's literature as a creative tool to encourage literacy and critical thinking.

IME - 790. Dissertation Proposal Development (3)

Directed proposal development in consultation with the dissertation committee.

IME - 791. Dissertation Research and Writing (1-3)

The design, preparation, and writing of the dissertation research study in consultation with the dissertation committee. Advancement to candidacy required.

IME - 797. Directed Study (1-3)

Independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.

IME - 798. Special Topic Seminar (1-3)

In-depth study by a group of students, facilitated by an instructor or team of instructors with expertise in a selected area of international and multicultural education.