<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesSEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION SEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATIONCHILD DEVELOPMENT 030 -INFANT AND TODDLER STUDIES I - 3 UNITSRECOMMENDED: Child Development 1, 2, and 11.This course will include a study of infant and toddler development frombirth through toddler-hood. The birth process, attachment,temperament and development physically, cognitively, socially andemotionally will be included. Care giving and environments thatsupport development will be covered. Assessments and observationswill be implemented by the students in a fieldwork format.EVENING CLASS3546 6:45-10:00 Th PRICE, G A12 104CHILD DEVELOPMENT 034 - OBSERVING ANDRECORDING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR - 3 UNITSRECOMMENDED: Child Development 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11.This course includes observing, recording and interpreting children'sbehavior in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on learning to usedifferent tools for assessment of children's growth and development.Students are exposed to a variety of behavioral and environmentalassessment tools and are given observation projects to practiceutilizing the instruments.0548 3:20-6:35 T EVANS, E SC 107CHILD DEVELOPMENT 038 -ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION OFEARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS I - 3 UNITSRECOMMENDED: Child Development 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11.The principles and practices of nursery school organization andadministration covered include organizational structure, budgeting,personnel policies and practices, records, statistics, reporting andrelationship with community resources. Students are given thenecessary information that will be the foundation for developing agrant proposal in Child Development 39.0550 11:10-2:25 W SCRANTON, S SC 107EVENING CLASS3552 6:45-10:00 M BAKEER, K CE 222CHILD DEVELOPMENT 044 -PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS I - 3 UNITSThis course focuses on accommodating and adapting the physicalenvironment, instructional strategies and curriculum to meet the needsof differently-abled children and their families. Legal mandates and theimpact of laws and legislation will be examined in respect to theimpact on children and their families.EVENING CLASS3556 6:45-10:00 M MOST, R CE 220CHILD DEVELOPMENT 046 -SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS I - 3 UNITSThis course focuses on accommodating and adapting the physicalenvironment, instructional strategies and curriculum to meet the needsof differently-abled children and their families. Legal mandates and theimpact of laws and legislation will be examined in respect to theimpact on children and their families.EVENING CLASS3557 6:45-10:00 W SCRANTON, S CE 206CHILD DEVELOPMENT 048 - POSITIVE GUIDANCE IN EARLYCHILDHOOD SETTINGS - 3 UNITSThis course will explore developmentally appropriate managementtechniques for children in early childhood settings. Emphasis will beplaced on developing culturally sensitive individualized plans forbehavior management of traditional and special needs children.0558 3:20-6:35 W EVANS, E SC 107CHILD DEVELOPMENT 060 -INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY CHILD CARE - 1 UNITThis course is designed for students who are interested in family daycare. This course will enable the student to formulate ideas of what thephilosophy and scope of their program will be. It will focus on businessmanagement, business law, insurance, budget, contracts and recordkeeping, taxes and marketing. Students will explore marketingtechniques and design advertising materials and contracts includingthe use of computers.0560 8:30-11:30 Sat MAJORS, J B4 201(6 Week Class - Starts 9/8/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 10/13/<strong>2007</strong>)CHILD DEVELOPMENT 061 -INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY CHILD CARE II - 1 UNITThis course is an in-depth study on standards and practices for hiringand maintaining staff. The course will include staff relations, in-servicetraining, working with parents, dealing with supervising agencies,professional activities, current research in the field, as well aschanges in the laws. This course includes reviewing and utilizing theECERS Rating Scale for Family Home Day facilities in evaluating andassessing the classroom and teacher effectiveness as well as ageappropriate practices.0561 8:30-11:30 Sat MAJORS, J B4 201(6 Week Class - Starts 10/27/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 12/8/<strong>2007</strong>)CHILD DEVELOPMENT 065 - ADULT SUPERVISION/EARLYCHILDHOOD MENTORING - 2 UNITSRECOMMENDED: Child Development 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 38, and 39This course is a study of the modalities and principles of supervisingteachers, staff and student-teachers in an early childhood program.Emphasis is placed on the role of the director, teacher, staff andstudent-teacher. The course will review leadership styles,communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, as well asmentoring responsibilities and techniques. This course includesreviewing and utilizing the ECERS Rating Scale in evaluating andassessing the classroom and teacher effectiveness andappropriateness.EVENING CLASS3560 6:45-8:55 T WILLIAMS, R B5 201✓Closed ClassesWaiting lists are not maintained for closed classes. Studentswho are unable to enroll for a class that has closed areencouraged to select an alternative class. After you havecompleted the registration process, you may check back to seeif a seat has become available due to a student withdrawal ordue to a student being dropped. If a class has re-opened youmay attempt to add this class to your schedule. You may alsoattend the first class meeting to see if any seats are availabledue to student “no shows.”<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>82www.wlac.edu
<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesSEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION SEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATIONCINEMACommunication, Entertainment,Media Arts DivisionJohn Jordan, ChairpersonCINEMA 003 -HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITSNOTE: Same as Theater 505.This course will involve the viewing of about 14 full-length motionpictures. Discussions will follow each screening, centering on variousfilm making techniques, and the effect of changing social mores willalso be discussed.0584 9:00-12:15 F MC CANE, D AT A128EVENING CLASS3584 6:45-10:00 M CASSER, L AT A128WEEKEND COLLEGE8402 8:00-10:25 F STAFF CE 205& 11:00-1:25 F STAFF CE 205& 4.00 hrs TBA STAFF ONLINE(6 Week Class - Starts 9/7/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 10/12/<strong>2007</strong>)8460 8:00-10:25 Sat STAFF FA 207& 11:00-1:25 Sat STAFF FA 207& 4.00 hrs TBA STAFF ONLINE(7 Week Class - Starts 11/3/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 12/15/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 66-67 for Weekend <strong>College</strong> detailed information.)CINEMA 001 - INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTUREPRODUCTION (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE: Cinema 3 and Cinema 107NOTE: This class is offered only every third semester. Next offering is Spring 2009.NOTE: Same as Theater 501This course is a comprehensive introduction to basic film productiontechniques and equipment.EVENING CLASS3583 5:40-10:00 M CALDERON, P CE 205CINEMA 107 -UNDERSTANDING MOTION PICTURES (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE: None.An analysis of the elements that make film an art form, including visualcomposition, color, music, acting, editing, lighting, story and sound.This course includes regular screenings of classic and contemporarymotion pictures.0586 1:00-3:00 T MANCINI, M AT A128& 3:00-4:15 T MANCINI, M AT A210WEEKEND COLLEGE8420 8:00-10:25 Sat STAFF FA 207& 11:00-1:25 Sat STAFF FA 207& 4.00 hrs TBA STAFF ONLINE(6 Week Class - Starts 9/8/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 10/13/<strong>2007</strong>)8442 8:00-10:25 F STAFF CE 205& 11:00-1:25 F STAFF CE 205& 4.00 hrs TBA STAFF ONLINE(7 Week Class - Starts 11/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 12/14/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 66-67 for Weekend <strong>College</strong> detailed information.)EVENING CLASS3586 6:45-10:00 T MANCINI, M AT A210CINEMA 111 -CINEMA: DEVELOPING CONTENT FOR MOVIES (CSU) - 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE: None.This survey course presents an overview of the art and business of thefilm industry, from "pitch" to promotion. Emphasis will be on the processof "development", focusing on how a project evolves from conceptthrough script to production and release.0590 12:45-2:10 M W CASSER, L AT A228<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>83www.wlac.edu