2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

CD 352. Parent/Child Relationships (3).
Dynamics, reciprocal nature of interactions.
Historic and contemporary issues. Ethnic and
social class variations. [Prereq: CD 253 or 255
or PSYC 213 or SW 350. DCG-d.]
CD 354. Methods of Observation (3). Observational
strategies and their advantages/disadvantages.
Historical background. Standard observational
devices. Ethical issues. Summarize and
interpret observational records. [Prereq: general
course in child growth/development (such as
CD 253 or 256, PSYC 213 or 311, or SW 350.
Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 1 hr lab.]
CD 355. Language Development (3). Milestones
in speech and language development from birth
through adolescence. Theory; factors influencing
acquisition and competency; language delays/disorders
and their assessment and intervention.
[Prereq: CD 253 or 255 or 256.]
CD 356. Curriculum Development for Early
Childhood (3). Plan developmentally appropriate
curriculum for early childhood programs
(preschool through 3rd grade). Apply cognitive
developmental theory to classroom. Plan activities;
select equipment and materials; prepare goals
and objectives. [Prereq: CD 255 or 256.]
CD 357. Early Literacy (3). Review principles.
Analyze theoretical approaches to facilitating
literacy. Examine literary resources. [Prereq: CD
255 or 256.]
CD 358. Supervised Work with Children II
(4). Analyze and implement a constructionist
approach with children. Developmental theory;
role of adult in facilitating learning; interactive
environments; group dynamics. [Prereq: CD 257
or IA. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.]
CD 359. Infant/Toddler Practicum (4). Essential
aspects of infant/toddler care. Philosophy;
importance of social and emotional development;
cognitive development and learning; sensitivity to
cultural diversity issues. [Prereq: CD 253 or PSYC
412. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Multiple labs
may be taken with lect.]
CD 362. Children & Stress (3). Impact of major
childhood stressors (divorce, blended families,
death, illness, natural disasters) on development.
Coping mechanisms and stress disorders. Stress
prevention strategies, treatment. Implications for
service professionals. [Prereq: CD 352 (C) and
either CD 253, 255, or 256.]
CD 366. Exceptional Children & Their Families
(3). Historical aspects, terminology, factors having
an impact on family dynamics, legislation, and
intervention models. [Prereq: CD 352 and either
CD 253, 255, or 256.]
CD 370. Working with Family Resources (3).
How individuals/families use resources to achieve
goals. Impact of socioeconomic status, ethnic
membership, and age on values, goals, decisionmaking
practices. [Prereq: CD 352 or PSYC 303
or SOC 306.]
CD 380. Topics in Child Development (.5-9). In
depth discussion of mid-level topics introduced in
the Child Development Curriculum, such as new
CD matrix requirements. [Prereq: (C) CD 253
or 255 or 256 or CD 350; upper division status
recommended. Rep up to 9 units. CR/NC.]
CD 443. Developmental Models & Learning
Environments (3). Pedagogical models and their
basic assumptions. Expectations for creating
appropriate learning environments. [Prereq: CD
356. Weekly: 2 hrs seminar, 2 hrs lab.]
CD 446. Structure & Content of Children’s
Thinking (3). Current models for understanding
intellectual processes in children. Apply models
to thinking/learning processes in liberal arts
content areas. Focus on children 5-12. [Prereq:
CD 354 (C) and CD 255 or 256. Weekly: 2 hrs
seminar, 2 hrs lab.]
CD 461. Topics in Early Childhood Administration
(1-3). Staff development, funding, board
membership, policy development.
CD 463. Administration of Early Childhood
Programs (3). Organizing and administering programs
for young children: community and government
regulations; financial planning; selecting and
supervising staff; arranging and selecting facilities
and equipment. [Prereq: CD 257 or 358 (C).]
CD 464. Atypical Child Development (3). Develop
cognitive, social, motor, and communication skills
in handicapped and at-risk children (0-6 years).
Risk factors, family concerns, public policy, intervention.
[Prereq: CD 354 (C).]
CD 465. Parents in Partnership (2-3). Parents
in the classroom, as policymakers, in parent/
teacher conferences. Parent education. Benefits/
potential barriers to teacher/parent partnerships.
Seminar. [Prereq: CD 352.]
CD 467. Working with Culturally Diverse
Families (3). Family attitudes, goals, and practices
impacted by gender, social class, ethnicity, racial
membership. Sensitize self to personal perspectives
on diversity. Seminar format. [Prereq: CD
352 or PSYC 303 or SOC 306. DCG-d.]
CD 469. Contemporary Issues in Child Development
(3). Define issues, trace historical
antecedents, recognize underlying assumptions,
organize relevant facts, draw warranted conclusions.
Seminar format. [Prereq: CD 310.]
CD 479. Policy Analysis & Advocacy (3). Analyze
public/private policies affecting families. Methods
of influencing family policy development. [Prereq:
senior standing; completed core in child development
or family studies minor.]
CD 480. Selected Topics (.5-3). Focus on current
issues. [Rep. Prereq: IA; upper division status
recommended.]
CD 482. Directed Field Experience (1-4). Supervised
community field work integrating theory
into practice. [CR/NC. Arrange prior to semester
enrolled.]
CD 499. Directed Study (1-4).
GRADUATE
CD 543. Developmental Models & Learning
Environments (3). Pedagogical models and their
basic assumptions. Expectations for creating
appropriate learning environments. [Prereq: CD
356. Weekly: 2 hrs seminar, 2 hrs lab.]
CD 546. Structure & Content of Children’s
Thinking (3). Current models for understanding
intellectual processes in children. Apply models
to thinking/learning processes in liberal arts
content areas. Focus on children 5-12. [Prereq:
CD 354 (C) and CD 255 or 256. Weekly: 2 hrs
seminar, 2 hrs lab.]
CD 580. Special Topics in Child Development (1-
3). Rep up to 9 units. [Prereq: grad standing, IA.]
CD 699. Master’s Directed Study (1-2).
Chinese Studies
LOWER DIVISION
CHIN 105. Chinese Level I (4). Introduction to
Chinese language and culture. Students learn the
pronunciation of Chinese, an introduction to Chinese
characters, and the basics of conversation
and grammar in the context of presentations on
language and culture. [Coreq: CHIN 110. Rep.]
CHIN 109 / ES 109. Introduction to Chinese
Studies (3). This course employs historical,
philosophical, comparative, and interdisciplinary
approaches to study Chinese cultures and societies
in global and local contexts. [Rep. GE.]
CHIN 110. Chinese Language Laboratory (1).
Must be taken with 1 st and 2 nd year languages
courses. Students use computers and technology
to expand upon coursework, carry out investigations,
do research and practice oral and aural
language skills. [Rep. three times. CR/NC. Taken
with CHIN 105, 112, 113 or 207.]
CHIN 112. Chinese Level II (4). Continuation of
CHIN 105. Language as a communicative medium
and carrier of culture. Oral communication,
character recognition, and listening experiences
to include Chinese language lectures, films, radio,
and oral reading. Outlines of Chinese history and
relationships to language. [Prereq: CHIN 105 (C).
Coreq: CHIN 110.]
CHIN 113. Chinese Level III (4). Grammar review;
develop understanding, speaking, reading, writing,
knowledge of Chinese culture. Readings, presentations.
Language as a communicative medium and
carrier of culture. [Prereq: CHIN 112 (C) or equiv.
Coreq: CHIN 110.]
CHIN 207. Chinese Level IV (4). Review grammar,
vocabulary development, conversation, character
recognition and composition skills. Students
work with a 4 th semester Chinese text focused
on advanced social skills and special academic
topics. [Prereq: CHIN 113 (C) or equiv. Coreq:
CHIN 110.]
CHIN 280. Special Topics (1-4). This lower
division seminar intends to provide language and
cultural background knowledge to students and
to encourage interaction between students and
instructor/invited guest speakers and among the
students themselves. [Rep.]
UPPER DIVISION
CHIN 311. Advanced Reading & Composition
(4). Contemporary grammatical analysis/terminology;
contrasts within the Chinese language.
DCG diversity & common ground; d domestic, n non-domestic; disc discussion; F fall, S spring, Su summer; GE general ed; IA instructor approval; lect lecture; prereq prerequisite; rep repeatable
2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog
Chinese Studies 199