Arts and Humanities Subcommittee
	AMENDED REPORT
February 2007

I.	SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
A.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ARCH-419	Architectural Sustainability Tools and Methods
	(3)
Lectures, comparative studies and exercises on international architectural sustainability rating and certification systems.
>	Approved

B.  Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ARCH-551	Conservation Methods and Materials
	(4)
Concepts and techniques for building conservation including identification of treatments, recordation and research, material properties and behavior, building forensics, and implementation of preservation projects.
>	Approved

C.  Revise	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Certificate: 	Building Science
	(16 units)
Add two revised courses, ARCH 613 and ARCH 615 as alternatives to the current required courses, ARCH 513L and ARCH 515L.  Also add one existing course, ARCH 611, as alternative to current required course, ARCH 511.
>	Approved

1.  Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ARCH-613L	Seminar: Structures Research
	(4)
New: An overview of research topics in building structures; detailed investigation of selected major issues. 

Current: An overview of research topics in building structures; detailed investigation of selected major issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 513L
>	Approved

2.  Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ARCH-615L	Seminar: Environmental Systems Research
	(4)
New: A detailed examination of current issues in the thermal, acoustical and radiant environment; recent developments in criteria, systems, controls,design tools and simulations; an understanding of the relationships between environmental factors, economics, and architectural goals. 

Current: A detailed examination of current issues in the thermal, acoustical and radiant environment; recent developments in criteria, systems, controls,design tools and simulations; an understanding of the relationships between environmental factors, economics, and architectural goals. Prerequisite: ARCH 515L.
>	Approved

II.	SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS			

Animation

A.   Revise Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
MFA	Animation and Digital Arts
	(50)
Drop prerequisite for CTAN 501. Drop CTAN 482 and add newly created CTAN 582. Nothing but the course number is being changed. CTAN 536 was created as an alternative to CTAN 436 as a course that is more appropriate to MFA students. CTAN 436 is still being offered but it duplicates credit in 536. In addition to this, they have set a minimum as well as a maximum number of times that CTAN 522 can/must be repeated and eliminated 400 level courses from the list of electives.
>	Approved

1.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CTAN-536	Storytelling for Animation
	(2)
Storytelling workshop for animators; application of dramatic techniques to visual concepts to derive three-dimensional stories which can serve as bases for finished films.  Open only to cinematic arts students.  Duplicates credit in CTAN 436.
>	Approved

2.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CTAN-582	Basic Animation Production Technologies
	(2)
Introduction for animation majors to the basic techniques and processes of film, video and computer systems, including cinematography, editing and sound.  Open only to MFA animation and digital arts students. Duplicates credit in former CTAN 482.
>	Approved

3.  Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CTAN-501	Interactive Animation
	(2)
New: Introduces basic interactive and non-linear approaches to animation through a series of lectures and exercises, culminating in a group project. Recommended preparation: 2-D digital experience.

Current: This course introduces basic interactive and non-linear approaches to animation through a series of lectures and exercises, culminating in a group project. Prerequisite:  CTAN 523; recommended preparation: Photoshop/Director (software)
>	Approved
Change description, drop prerequisite.

4.  Terminate  Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CTAN-482	Basic Animation Production Technologies
	(2)
Introduction for animation majors to the basic techniques and processes of film, video and computer systems, including cinematography, editing and sound.
>	Approved
Replaced by new CTAN-582.

B.   Cinematic Arts

New	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Ph.D.	Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice)
	(68)
64 units, exclusive of Dissertation, beyond the bachelor's are required.  Minimum of 36 units beyond the master's (up to 28 units from a master's will be accepted) are required.  Four core courses (14 units),  8 units of theory courses and 14 units of practice courses are required.
>	Approved
Five new courses are part of this proposal:  CNTV 600, CNTV 601, CNTV 602, CNTV 603 and CNTV 794abcdz.

1.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CNTV-600	Historical Approaches to Media Arts and Culture
	(4)
Introduction to the historical specificities of "old" media (painting, print, photography, film, video, television) and to consequences of the convergences produced by "new" media forms.
>	Approved
One of five new CNTV courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice).

2.  New  Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CNTV-601	Seminar in Media and Design Studies
	(4)
Creation of a work of digital culture, informed by cultural theory, and planned using current design methods and practices.
>	Approved
One of five new CNTV courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Cinematic Arts
 (Media Arts and Practice).

3.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CNTV-602	Practice of Media Arts
	(4)
Introduction to a range of technologies and media types, while identifying and developing a specialization in one or more areas of practice.
>	Approved
One of five new CNTV courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice). Subcommittee noted that the syllabus for this course gives 10% for "attendance and participation"; points cannot be GIVEN for attendance, though they may be taken away for NON-attendance. The reference to attendance should therefore be removed. A revised syllabus was provided, and the department did adjust the language for attendance, but it says only "unexcused absences will affect your grade"  The department is advised to consult the relevant portions of the university policy on this subject.

4.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CNTV-603	Media Arts and Practice Colloquium/Professional Seminar
	1, 
	max 2
Orientation to the profession, opportunities, presentation and analysis of recent developments and applications in Media Arts and Practice.  (CR/NC)
>	Approved
One of five new CNTV courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice).

5.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CNTV-794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation
	(2-2-2-2-0)
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
>	Approved
One of five new CNTV courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice).

C.   Writing

Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
CTWR-437	Writing the Situation Comedy Pilot
	
New: Comedic series television with an emphasis on pilots including descriptions of characters, settings, tone and themes for students' own comedic series which will lead to a pilot script.  Prerequisite:  CTWR-434.  Units 2, max 4.

Current: Essentials of television comedy with in-depth study of ideas, character, and venues. Students will write an original story outline, treatment and polish.  No prerequisite.  2 units.
>	Approved
Revise catalog description, change units from (2) to (2, max 4), and add CTWR-434 as a prerequisite.  Subcommittee chair commented on the statement about attendance in the syllabus:  The language describing the attendance expectation implies that the university has set a policy that two unexcused  absences will lower the grade by a full point, but this is not the case.  A revised syllabus correcting this statement is requested (but will not hold up approval of the course.)

III.     SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS	

A.  New	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Minor	2D Art for Games
	(28)
>	Approved
Note: approved even though the minor is set up so that it is possible to complete it with fewer than 16 upper division units, which is satisfactorily justified in proposal.  However it is not OK to say in the catalogue copy that a course prerequisite is waived for these minors; prerequisite waivers must be done based on an individual student basis. Elective courses CSCI 281 and 486 are 3-unit courses so students choosing these courses will need 1 more course for at least 2 units, putting them at least 1 unit over the minimum for the minor.  Also, CSCI 486 (approved in May 06) has ITP 485 (which is cross-listed with CSCI 487) as a corequisite and CTIN 488 as a prerequisite; and required course CSCI 491abL has prerequisite of CSCI 486 which is elective, not required, for this minor.  Affected departments provided acknowledgements.

B.  New	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Minor	3D Art for Games
	(28)
>	Approved
Affected departments provided acknowledgements.  Justification for fewer than 16 upper division units was provided.  Includes new course FA-214.

1.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
FA-214	3D/Actual and Virtual
	(4)
A conceptually inventive introduction to clay and computer modeling. An investigation of the relationship between actual and virtual objects and how it affects our perception.
>	Approved
Part of 3D Art for Games minor.  Also to be added to list of lower division courses from which students choose 8 units for the Sculpture minor in Fine Arts.

C.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
FA-335	New Genres: Experimental Practices in Contemporary Art
	(4)
Ideas in New Genres, topic changes each semester.
>	Approved

IV.     COLLEGE OF LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCES	

Comparative Literature

A.   Revise  Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
B.A.	Comparative Literature
	(128)

Six new courses, two revised and two terminated course requests are included in this proposal. Former Interdisciplinary track is replaced by new Literature/Media/Critical Thought track.  All 10 courses in the new L/M/CT track must be COLT courses.  Two new required courses for majors in both tracks, COLT 302 and COLT 303, replace the former required courses, COLT 301 and COLT 401, which are being terminated.  Several additional new courses have been proposed as electives for the revised BA and the revised minor (see below), but were not received in time for review this month.  The 2007-08 printed catalog will not include them, but once they are approved, they can be programmed into STARS effective Fall 2007, and may appear in the online catalog.  

B.   Add honors program.  

>	Approved, both program revision and add honors program.

C.   Revise  Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Minor	Comparative Literature
	(24)
While the revised minor in Comparative Literature preserves the existing two-track structure, the former Interdisciplinary Track has been replaced by the Literature/Media/Critical Thought Track. Minors on this Track focus their courses in one of the three concentrations of this Track.The Interdisciplinary Track allowed students to take 2 of the 6 required courses for the minor in another related department.  The new L/M/CT Track requires that all 6 courses for the minor be COLT courses.  The Foreign Language Track remains unchanged in the distribution of courses. Two new required courses for the minors on both Tracks, COLT 302 and COLT 303, replace the former required courses, COLT 301 and COLT 401.
>	Approved

1.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-302	Introduction to Literary Theory
	(4)
Introduction to general forms of reflection on literary discourse. 
>	Approved
New requirement for the B.A., Comparative Literature.

2.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-303	Globalization: Culture, Change, Resistance
	(4)
Cultural dimensions of issues in globalization: migration, diaspora, terrorism, communications, climate change, collectives, production and technology, money and exchange. 
>	Approved
Comment by subcommittee chair:  The syllabus says attendance is mandatory, but does not say what might happen if one does not attend.

3.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-354	Revolutions in Theater
	(4)
Comparative study of groundbreaking contributions to modern theories of theater and performance in the context of other 20th century revolutions—esthetic, cultural, and social.
>	Approved

4.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-385	Literature and Justice
	(4)
Examination of literary and autobiographical texts that raise questions of justice in multicultural societies; links to theories of justice in historical, political, or philosophical contexts.
>	Approved
Comment from subcommittee chair:  Syllabus says "attendance and participation 15%."  As a reminder, no grade credit can be given for attendance alone.

5.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-435	Poetry and Poetics of the Everyday
	(4)
Relations between poetry of the dominant tradition in various languages and vernacular forms of poetry, such as riddles, nursery rhymes, ballads, and poems in dialect or slang.
>	Approved
Subcommittee chair pointed out inconsistency in number of hours course meets between 301 form (3 hrs/week) and syllabus (4 hrs/week).

6.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-487	Critical Image
	(4)
Introduction to critical reflection on the image. Analysis of criticism, fiction, film, and visual artifacts.
>	Approved

7.   Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-335	Symbolism and Decadence
	(4)
New: Decadence and modernity.
Study of the notion of “decadence” and its impact on modern and contemporary literary/cultural production, with a comparatist focus on different linguistic traditions.

Current: Symbolism and Decadence.
Study of the late 19th and early 20th century movements of Symbolism and Decadence.
>	Approved
Change title and description.

8.   Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-472	Criminal Fictions
	(4)
New: Los Angeles Crime Fiction.
The noir tradition in books and films set in Los Angeles. Emphasis on generic conventions, representations of the city, and discourses of class, gender, race.

Current: Criminal Fictions.  Selected works of crime fiction from the European, U.S., and Spanish American traditions in the 19th and 20th centuries by authors such as Borges, Chandler, Chesterton, Christie, Puig, Robbe-Grillet, and Vargas Llosa. Discussion of relevant theoretical concepts
>	Approved
Revise title and description.  Subcommittee chair comments:  Final paper must be due at the time of the final exam.  Grading breakdown calls for 10% for attendance and participation.  As a reminder, no credit can be given for attendance per se.

9.   Terminate	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-301	Junior Seminar in Comparative Literature
	(4)
Introduction to methods of comparative analysis and interpretation. Works will be studied through various comparative categories that may include genre, period, movements, and interdisciplinary approaches.
>	Approved

10.   Terminate	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
COLT-401	Thematic Option
	(4)
Study of a selected topic employing a comparative perspective on literature.
>	Approved

East Asian Languages and Cultures

D.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
EALC-374	Language and Society in East Asia
	(4)
The interaction of language with society in countries of East Asia: language and identity, the politicization of language, language change, language and gender.  Cross-listed as LING 374.

>	Approved

E.   Revise  Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
EALC-407	Newspaper and Documentary Chinese
	(4)
New: News and Web Chinese.
Reading selections from newspaper articles and online reports to further develop proficiency in advanced Chinese and understanding of the society and culture.  Prerequisite:  EALC-306

Current: Newspaper and Documentary Chinese.  
Reading selections from newspaper articles and modern documents, analysis of structural patterns, and writing practice.  Prerequisite:  EALC-206
>	Approved
Change title, description and prerequisite.  Subcommittee chair note:  A 4 unit course must meet at least 3 hours per week.  The 301 form indicates that the course meets 1 hour 20 minutes per week, although the syllabus suggest that it meets more.

English

F.   New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ENGL-299	Introduction to the Genre of Poetry
	(4)
Historical survey of the traditions of lyric poetry from Shakespeare to the 
contemporary, examining the genre's multiple forms of literary, visual, and 
aural expression.
>	Approved

G.   Revise  Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ENGL-700x	Theories and Practice of Professional Development I
	(2)
New:  A structured environment in which to craft a research project, write a dissertation prospectus, and define areas of professional expertise.  Graded CR/NC. Recommended preparation: Passage of screening exam.  Not available for degree credit.  

Current:  A structured environment in which to craft a research project, write a dissertation prospectus, and define areas of professional expertise. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: passage of Screening Exam

>  Approved.  

H.   Revise  Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
ENGL-701x	Theories and Practice of Professional Development II
	(2)
New: This two-credit course helps ABD students craft their professional identities and placement materials as they make the transition from graduate school to their academic position.  Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit. 

Current: This two-credit course helps ABD students craft their professional identities and placement materials as they make the transition from graduate school to their academic position. Graded CR/NC.
>	Approved

Slavic Languages and Literatures

I.   Revise	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
BA	Russian
	(52)
Terminate previously required SLL 320, Advanced Russian I and 325, Advanced Russian II.  Require instead new courses SLL 310, Advanced Russian through Popular Culture and SLL 340, Intercultural Communication in Russian.
>	Approved
Includes two new courses (SLL 310 and 340) and two dropped courses (SLL 320 and 325).

J..  Revise	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Minor	Russian Area Studies
	(28)
Increase lower division language requirement from three to four semesters and decrease electives from two to one, preserving same total  units.  Also, update course offerings.
>	Approved

1.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
SLL-310	Advanced Russian in Popular Culture
	(4)
Advanced conversation topics, readings and analysis of Russian press, films and other popular materials. Advanced grammar. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite:SLL-250.  Recommended preparation: SLL-120, SLL-150,  SLL-220
>	Approved

2.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
SLL-340	Intercultural Communication in Russian
	(4)
Advanced language training focusing on specific issues of communication with Russians. Analysis and translation of literary texts. Advanced syntax. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: SLL-250.  Recommended preparation: SLL-120, SLL-150, SLL-220
>	Approved

3.  Terminate	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
SLL-320	Advanced Russian I
	(4)
Advanced conversation topics based on literature, the press, films, and broadcast. Advanced syntax.
>  Approved

4.  Terminate	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
SLL-325	Advanced Russian II
	(4)
Continuation of 320. Prerequisite: 320.
>	Approved

Spanish

K.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
SPAN-250x	Spanish for Business Communication
	(4)
Four-skills language and culture course for intermediate-high Spanish students interested in Business/Communications. Prepares students to communicate in the Spanish-speaking commercial market in a linguistically sensitive manner. Prerequisite: SPAN 240.  Not available for credit to Spanish majors and minors.  (Credit and registration restriction.)
>	Approved
The catalogue description on the #301 form was revised.  The department provided a new version, which appears on the minutes.

L.  New	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Minor	Latin American Studies
	(20)
One gateway course plus four electives. The student must choose four classes outside of their major department, and dedicated exclusively to the minor (which may be the same four classes).  After the gateway course, these elective courses must be spread across at least two disciplines and/or departments.
>	Approved

V.   SCHOOL OF MUSIC	

Jazz Studies

A.  Revise	Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
Minor	Jazz Studies
	(26)
Reduce units from 26 to 20.  Drop following from list of required or optional courses: MUEN 305
 (2), MUJZ 486 (2), MUJZ-180 (4), MUJZ 200ab (2-2), MUJZ 342ab (1-1).  Retain following from 
list of required or optional courses: MUEN 329 (a variable unit course, minor required 2, units, 
now requires 4), MUJZ 301 (a variable unit course, was 6, now 4 units).  Reduce electives from 
6 to 2 units.  Add following to list of required or optional courses:   MUJZ 150x 
(2), MUJZ 450 (2), choice of MUJZ 419m (4) or MUSC 450m (4); adding MUEN 332 (4 units) as an option.
>	Approved

1.  New	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
MUJZ-450	Intermediate Jazz Improvisation
	2, 
	max 4
Development of intermediate jazz improvisational skills, starting with dominant seventh chords and progressing through the minor ii-V7-I chord progression.  Prerequisite: MUJZ 150x.  Registration restriction: Not open to Jazz Studies majors
>	Approved
Music History and Literature

B.  Revise	Course	Eff. Term:	Fall 2007
MUHL-403	Introduction to Armenian Music
	(2)
New: Armenian Musical Culture Study of the four branches of Armenian music within the context of past and present Armenian culture.

Current: Introduction to Armenian Music Folk and church music; text, origins, genres, and general characteristics.
>	Approved