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Attend scheduled class meetings in person or online. Live instruction is held in a physical classroom and students may elect to join all class meetings either in person or remotely via Zoom.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Quarter 2023
Classes begin September 25.
Enrollment begins July 31.
Winter Quarter 2024
Classes begin January 8.
Enrollment begins November 6.
Spring Quarter 2024
Classes begin April 1.
Enrollment begins February 5.
Summer Quarter 2024
Classes begin June 24.
Enrollment begins April 29.
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Course Schedules
Delivery format and/or ‘remote’ meeting times listed are subject to change. Please refer to the UCLA Extension website, uclaextension.edu, for up-to-date course information.
Asynchronous: students engage a variety of learning materials posted on Canvas (that may include lectures, interactive discussion boards, and quizzes) and interact with the instructor and other students using messaging tools.
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
ANTHRO XL 3
Culture and Society
5.0 units
Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that cultural diversity makes toward understanding problems of modern world. c
Reg# 394348
Fee: $798
No refund after 10 Oct.
X In-Person
12 mtgs
Wednesday, 1-5pm, Sept. 27-Dec. 13
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Fulfills General Education (GE) requirement for the UCLA College of Letters and Science. GE Foundation Category: Foundations of Society and Culture Social Analysis.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 10. 7 & Course for ACLA students.
David Blundell, PhD, anthropology, UCLA, former professor of International Doctoral and Master’s Program in Asia-Pacific Studies, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
Communication
COMM XL M147
Sociology of Mass Communication
4.0 units
Same as SOCIOL XL M176.
Studies in relationship between mass communication and social organization. Topics include history and organization of major media institutions, social forces that shape production of mass media news and entertainment, selected studies in media content, and effects of media on society. c
Reg# 394349
Fee: $688
No refund after 23 Sep 2022
M Online
Sept. 19-Dec. 5
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. Terri L. Anderson, PhD, lecturer, sociology, UCLA
Comparative Literature
COM LIT XL 1B
World Literature: Middle Ages to 17th Century
5.0 units
Study of world literature, with emphasis on Western civilization as it grapples with its past and with other civilizations. Examination of works such as Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” Cervantes’ “Don Quixote,” Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” and Sor Juana’s Mexican poetry. c
Reg# 394363
Fee: $798
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
12 mtgs
Sept. 25-Dec. 17
Applies toward the Humanities (Literature) requirement of the UCLA College of Letters and Science. Exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He taught in the English Department and developed courses for the Comparative Literature Department at UCLA, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award from UCLA Extension (2009) and the Dean’s Award (2019).
Economics
ECON XL 2
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
4.0 units
Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on aggregative economics, including national income, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. c
Reg# 394352
Fee: $688
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
11 mtgs
Sept. 25-Dec. 17
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. 7 & Instructor to be announced
History
HIST XL 154
History of California
4.0 units
This course covers the economic, social, intellectual, and political development of California from earliest times to present. c
Reg# 394365
Fee: $688
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 17
Formerly numbered XL 163. Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/ speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted.
Gregory Brueck PhD, History, UC Davis
Philosophy
PHILOS XL 7
Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
5.0 units
Introductory study of philosophical issues about nature of the mind and its relation to the body, including materialism, functionalism, behaviorism, determinism and free will, nature of psychological knowledge. c
Reg# 394366
Fee: $798
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 17
Applies toward the Humanities (Philosophy) requirement in the College of Letters and Science. Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29.
Jennifer Zamzow, PhD, Philosophy, University of Arizona
For more information call (424) 259-5081.
Psychology
PSYCH XL 10
Introductory Psychology
4.0 units
This introductory course provides an overview of the vast and fascinating field of psychology. General introduction includes topics in cognitive, experimental, personality, developmental, social, and clinical psychology; six hours of psychological research required. c
Reg# 394370
Fee: $895
No refund after 1 Oct.
X In-Person
22 mtgs
Monday, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm, Sept. 25-Dec. 6
UCLA: Bunche Hall
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 1. 7 & John W. Carter PhD, instructor, Psychology, UCLA Extension
PSYCH XL 127A
Abnormal Psychology
4.0 units
This course presents the study of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia across lifespan. The role of biological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and cultural factors; diagnosis; and treatment approaches are reviewed. Students critically evaluate theories, research, and treatment related to psychological disorders from a cultural and social perspective. Discussion focuses on how stigma affects access to care and what practices can be implemented to support inclusiveness. c
Prerequisite(s): PSYCH XL 10 (Introductory Psychology)
Reg# 394375
Fee: $895
No refund after 9 Oct.
A Remote 11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9pm, Sept. 26-Dec. 5
Remote Classroom
Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 9. 7 & Instructor to be announced
PSYCH X 401
Happiness: Theory, Research, and Application in Positive Psychology
4.0 units
What makes human beings flourish? In this course, we will examine, discuss, and apply theories and research within the field of positive psychology. Lectures, readings, papers, and in-class exercises are based on the scientific discoveries, philosophical questions, historical perspectives, and practices of well-being. Topics include: biological and physiological determinants of happiness, how happiness is measured, roles of human neuroanatomical structures in well-being, human character strengths and virtues, positive emotions, meaning and engagement, relationships, accomplishment, resilience, pleasure vs. long-term happiness, bi-directional relationship between physical health and positive affect, roles of evolution and motivation in happiness, and whether or not the pursuit of happiness is a practical endeavor and moral obligation.
Reg# 394368
Fee: $795
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. 7 & Ajit Singh Mann
PSYCH XL 100A
Psychological Statistics
4.0 units
This course covers basic statistical procedures and their application to research/practice in various areas of psychology. c
Prerequisite(s): Psychology XL 10 (Introductory Psychology) and one course from Mathematics 2, Program in Computing 10A, Statistics 10; or one term of calculus.
Reg# 394371
Fee: $895
No refund after 1 Oct.
A Remote
22 mtgs
Monday, Wednesday, 6-8pm, Sept. 25-Dec. 6 Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 1. 7 & Mohammad Abdolvahab, PhD
PSYCH XL 115
Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
4.0 units
This course covers nervous system anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and their relationships to behavior. c
Prerequisite(s): Psychology XL 100A (Psychological Statistics) and Life Sciences XL 2, 7A, or 15.
Reg# 394373
Fee: $895
No refund after 11 Oct.
A Remote
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 14
Remote Classroom
No meeting Nov. 23.
Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System.
Enrollment deadline: Oct. 11. 7 & Brian D. Armstrong, PhD, assistant research professor, Department of Neuroscience; director, Light Microscopy Core Facility, Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope.
PSYCH XL 120A
Cognitive Psychology
4.0 units
This course presents a survey of cognitive psychology how people acquire, represent, transform, and use verbal and nonverbal information. Topics include perception, attention, imagery, memory, representation of knowledge, language, action, decision-making, and thinking. c
Prerequisite(s): XL 10 Introductory Psychology, XL 100A Psychological Statistics, junior standing, or consent of instructor.
Reg# 394374
Fee: $895
No refund after 11 Oct.
A Remote
11 mtgs
Thursday, 5:30-8:30pm, Sept. 28-Nov. 16
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 5:30-8:30pm, Nov. 30-Dec. 14
Remote Classroom
Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 11. 7 & Courtney Clark PhD in Cognitive Psychology
Sociology
SOCIOL XL 1
Introductory Sociology
5.0 units
Survey of characteristics of social life, processes of social interaction, and tools of sociological investigation. c
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed high school by enrollment date.
Reg# 394354
Fee: $798
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 17
Fulfills General Education (GE) requirement for the UCLA College of Letters and Science. GE Foundation Category: Foundations of Society and Culture Social Analysis. Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/ speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29
Robert McKee PhD, sociology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; sociology instructor, College of Southern Nevada and Southern New Hampshire University.
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