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Catalog 73 - National University

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Course DescriptionsLSS – Lean Six SigmaLSS 601: Process Analysis FundamentalsProvides fundamentals, tools and techniques foranalyzing and optimizing engineering, manufacturing,and transactional processes. The course focuseson application of the Six Sigma methodology toimprove process and product effectiveness. Providestechnical expertise for defining improvement projects,developing improvement plans, and implementingcontinuous measurable improvement.LSS 602: Operational Analysis(Prerequisites: LSS 601)Focus on improving the efficiency and cost effectivenessof an enterprise. It explores the application ofLean Enterprise to continuous measurable improvementprojects and focuses on holistic approach toensure processes are effective and efficient in achievingorganizational goals and objectives.LSS 603: Continuous Improvement Process(Prerequisites: LSS 601 and LSS 602)Focus on fundamentals of leading and managingcontinuous measurable improvement initiatives inbusiness, industry and government. It covers leadership,continuous measurable improvement projectleadership, continuous measurable improvementdeployment strategies, and evaluation of projects;fundamentals of risks, benefits, roles and responsibilities,and technical methodologies.LSS 604: Advanced Process Analysis(Prerequisites: LSS 601, LSS 602, and LSS 603)Focus on advanced continuous measurable improvementstrategies. Advanced topics in design of experimentsincluding Taguchi Methods, Response SurfaceMethods, and Design for Lean Six Sigma.Exploration of a range of issues affecting continuousmeasurable improvement strategies, e.g. risk mitigation,change management, and business trends.LSS 605: Six Sigma Project Practicum(Prerequisites: LSS 601, LSS 602, LSS 603, and LSS 604)Application of Lean Six Sigma problem solving toolsto solve an industrial problem. The student willcomplete an improvement project using knowledgegained in four prior courses. Upon satisfactory completion,a <strong>National</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lean Six Sigma BlackBelt and/or Green Belt, as applicable will be offered.LTL – Language, Teaching, andLearningLTL 600: Found of Lang Teach & LearnFoundations of education: history, philosophy, legalaspects, ethics, and sociology of education with anemphasis placed on the major cultures representedin the state of California. Examination of paradigmsand perspectives to develop teaching and learningactivities that deal effectively with the challengesand opportunities of diversity in the classroom.LTL 602: Linguistics & Lang LearnComponents of language and theories of first andsecond language acquisition, including vocabulary,spelling, fluency and the social functions of language.Comparison of the processes and outcomesof first and second language acquisition, includingclassroom implications.LTL 604A: Teach Methods: Elem SchsExamination of specific second language instructionalapproaches (Natural, TPR, Bilingual) and methodologies(ESL, SDAIE) and use of instructional materialsin elementary schools. Examination of the mosteffective age-appropriate strategies, techniques,resources, and technology applications for all students,especially English Language Learners.LTL 604B: Teach Methods: Sec SchsSecond language instructional approaches(Communicative, Content-Based, Situated Learning)and methodologies (ELD, SDAIE) and use of instructionalmaterials in secondary and middle schools.Examination of the most effective age-appropriatestrategies, techniques, resources, and technologyapplications for all students, especially EnglishLanguage Learners.LTL 606A: S-B Assessment: Elem SchsTheories of assessment and specific approaches andtechniques of standards-based assessment. Use ofMaterials including tests for Multiple SubjectTeaching Credential (STAR and other). Examinationof the most effective assessments in teaching practicesfor all students in elementary schools, especiallyEnglish Language Learners, based on age-appropriatetools in accordance with the “No Child LeftBehind’ Act.LTL 606B: S-B Assessment: Sec SchsTheories of assessment and specific approaches andtechniques of standards-based assessment. Use ofmaterials including tests for Single Subject TeachingCredential (CAHSEE, SHSP, PSAT and vocationalassessment). Examination of the most effectiveassessments in teaching practices for all students inmiddle and high schools, especially EnglishLanguage Learners, based on age-appropriate tools.LTL 608: Culturally Responsive InstCulturally responsive and inclusive instructionthrough historical, sociological and psychologicalperspectives. Assessment of means to develop successfulfamily and community involvement.Application of multicultural and multilingual curriculaand inclusive approaches to teaching.LTL 612S: Culture: Experiences in U.S.Geographic, demographic, historical, sociopolitical,socio-cultural, cross-cultural, intercultural, and intraculturalcontexts of teaching. Culture as a dynamic,interrelated system. Review of processes to identify,analyze, and evaluate cultural themes, values, andideas.LTL 614S: Bilingual Methods & MaterialFoundations of bilingual education, bilingualismand bi-literacy. Implications of school, home andcommunity collaboration as well as language andliteracy instruction and assessment. Applications oflanguage teaching styles, materials, assessment andthe use of technology in bilingual education settings.Strategies and methodologies to teach Spanish languagein the classroom and application of higherorder thinking.LTL 616S: Language & Comm: SpanishLiteral comprehension, inferential, interpretive andcritical analysis of the following forms of communication:written expression, spoken expression, andoral communication. Students will demonstrate proficiencyin reading, writing, listening and speakingSpanish for a variety of purposes in authentic contexts.LTL 618S: Program Design & AdvocacyPhilosophical, theoretical, and research bases for secondlanguage programs and bilingual education,including the theoretical foundations, practices, limitations,and effects of the subtractive and additiveperspective of second language, bilingual and duallanguage education. Literacy learning, native andsimultaneous literacy development in the context ofvarious approaches to program management, governanceand school and community advocacy.LTL 620S: Contrastive Analysis: Sp & EngLinguistic and cultural structures and functions ofSpanish and English. Contrastive analysis and comparisonof the two languages. Evolution of Spanishand English, as well as language variations and levelsof language.LTL 622S: Cultural Texts & TraditionsLiterary and cultural history and traditions of Spainand Latin America. Examination of the historical,social, and political influences on Spanish and LatinAmerican literary movements and cultures.Comparison of Spanish and Latin American culturaltraditions, perspectives, products, and practices.LTL 624S: Lang Teach & Assess: SpanishFoundations for critically examining and implementingeffective practices, assessments, and resourcesfor teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writingin Spanish. Authentic approaches to teachingculture integrating trends in history, politics, traditions,social relationships, and value systems.LTL 690: Applied ResearchKnowledge, skills and dispositions required tolocate, evaluate and generate research on languageteaching and learning. Construction of an AppliedResearch Project that includes 1) the preparation of awritten document ready for publication that reportsfindings from an applied research and 2) the preparationof a presentation that situates the researchproject’s findings within the field of research on languageteaching and learning and within the practicesof professional educators.LUS – LuisenoLUS 100: Introductory Luiseno 1(Co-requisite: LUS 100A)An introduction to Luiseño for those with no previousexperience. This course stresses the acquisitionof basic vocabulary centering on artistic expression.Students will learn how to describe a work of artentirely in Luiseño. Instructional emphasis will thenfocus on pronunciation, orthography, and syllabification.LUS 100A Introductory Luiseno 1 Lab(1.5 quarter units)(Co-requisite: LUS 100)Taken concurrently with LUS 100, LUS 100A isdesigned to strengthen the students’ ability to comprehendspoken Luiseño, and to converse usingbasic vocabulary. Intense practice with the vocabularyof LUS 100 will be provided. The same grammaticalpoints introduced in LUS 100 will be reinforced.LUS 101: Introductory Luiseno 2(Prerequisites: LUS 100/100A)(Co-requisite: LUS 101ABuilds upon the Luiseño vocabulary and grammarof LUS 100 and 100A. The present tense and commandforms of verbs will be explained. Noundeclension in the nominative and accusative caseswill be elucidated. The intricacies of the five Luiseñoverbs of location will be discussed and explicated.LUS 101A: Introductory Luiseno 2 Lab(1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisites: LUS 100/100A)(Co-requisite: LUS 101)Taken concurrently with LUS 101, provides oralpractice in the present tense and command forms ofverbs in order to enhance the students’ auditory397CourseDescriptions

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