M.A. IME Course Descriptions

IME 602. Research in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education (3 units)
Discussion of completed and ongoing research in bilingual education; educational implications of their findings, and other needed areas of research.

IME 603. Applied Linguistics (3 units)
Discussion of the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. Focus is on language structure and language use (including the structure of English) and first- and second-language development.

IME 604. International Perspectives on Area Studies (3 units)
Introduction to sociology and social history of education and approaches to solutions for educational problems. Course focus will vary with concentration in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

IME 611. Language and Culture (3 units)
Examination of the relationship between language and culture from a cross-cultural perspective. Focus on aspects of culture reflected in language and language use.

IME 612. Race Ethnicity and Cultural Identity (3 units)
Critical examination of concepts of ethnicity beginning with the origin and development of notions of assimilation through melting pot notions to concepts of a pluralistic society.The roles that ethnicity and cultural identity play in education in particular, and society in general, will be explored. Basic definitions of Culture, Ethnicity and Identity will be developed.

IME 614. Multicultural Perspectives in Education (3 units)
Perspectives on multicultural education as an interdisciplinary process for educational reform in the American schools today; impact of diversity, including race, culture, ethnicity, gender and exceptionality, featuring major culture groups, including Asian, African-American, Native American, and Hispanic, as well as mainstream American groups; implication for education.

IME 615. Education for Inclusion (3 units)
Exploration of Paulo Freire's philosophy of education and the educational history and needs of oppressed populations in the U.S. and other nations.

IME 618. International Human Rights Law for Educators (3 units)
This course is designed to provide educators with the legal and political foundations underlying international human rights, with the objective of promoting awareness of these rights in order to educate others.

IME 619. Gender and Globalization (3 units)
This course explores current issues and debates on the gendered effects of globalization and women's political responses to it. The course will seek to understand women's struggles and triumphs in the new global order through a careful analysis of women's human rights.

IME 620. Human Rights Education (3 units)
Human Rights Education is dedicated to promoting the human rights principles set forth in the Universal declaration of Human Rights. The course aims to facilitate the teaching of human rights in both formal and informal settings through modeling best practices via visual and performing arts, interactive curriculum, and community activism.

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IME 624. African American Educational History in the United States (3 units)
Course provides factual, functional information regarding the educational history of African ancestry Americans in the contiguous United States. Prior African educational history will be discussed to provide a framework for the consideration of the educational status of Black Americans today. African education in the diaspora, specifically the American Diaspora. Contemporary scholars perspectives on African American educational history and the conditions extant will be explored.

IME 627. Pan-African Language and Culture (3 units)
Educational equity demands that there be a systematic effort to provide an understanding of the linguistic, cultural and communication history of African descent Americans. This course seeks to provide some first steps toward that understanding.

IME 628. Women of Color in Higher Education (3 units)
An introduction to the little known history of women of color in higher education. In order to develop a basis for understanding how the current situation in higher education impacts upon the planning and participation of women of color in higher education, a brief excursion into the history of all women in education in the United States will be provided, followed by a review of the literature extant regarding the roles of women of African American, Asian American, Hispanic-Latin American and Native American Indian ancestry in education as learners, teachers, administrators and scholars.

IME 631. Research in First and Second Language Acquisition (3 units)
Examination of the current theories, research, and other developments in the areas of first and second language acquisition. Emphasis on what is known about these processes and the conditions that affect them; major research issues and methods for examining them; and implications of such research for educational practice.

IME 637. Critical Pedagogy (3 units)
Analysis of the tenets of critical pedagogy and its implications for transforming schools into a societal space where the ideals of democracy and a socially just society can be formulated and practiced.

IME 639. Cross-Cultural Literacy (3 units)
Examination of culture; its nature and manifestations, and the changing demographics and cultural diversity that make up California. Attention is given to aspects of culture that teachers should learn about their students, ways to learn about their students' cultures, and ways teachers can use cultural knowledge, cultural contact, and cultural diversity in California, and the U.S.

IME 640. Immigration and Forced Displacement (3 units)
Study of immigration, migration, refugee status and their international dimensions. This course will seek to embark upon a more functional, applied understanding of who we are and who they are, as well as how we may enhance the educational experiences of newcomers from all parts of the world.

IME 647. Technology and Diverse Learners (3 units)
This course focuses on the use of computer technology for diverse learners in the United States. Students will explore issues surrounding the use of computers to enhance learning for all students. Through critical reading, the use of software, and hands-on activities, students will study the relationship between technology and equity, the way technology is changing culture, gender equity, inclusion, and educational computing as a social practice. The class is both theoretical and practical. Students are required to have access to the Internet outside of class time. Knowledge of basic computer software is recommended but not required.

IME 648. The Young Adult Novel: A Multicultural View of Society (3 units)
Introduction and analysis of a body of literature deemed appropriate for adolescent readers, focusing on its development, significant writers in the field, and viewing the many voices and views of societies presented. Focus on genre, strategies, current issues and censorship.

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IME 649. IME Master's Research Project (3 units)
A masters thesis/research project is required for this degree and is completed in IME 649. Students may, with the prior, written approval of their advisor, elect courses (maximum of 3 courses, 9 units) to make a focal area of teaching, research or service.

IME 650. Asian Americans: History, Culture and Contemporary Issues (3 units)
Study of the historical background and the early immigrant experience in the U.S.; their culture-traditional and contemporary; the socio-economic, political, educational and legal development of major Asian immigrant groups, including their contributions to American society; changes and adaptations made; and contemporary issues. Covers Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian and the Vietnamese refugees.

IME 653. Latinos: History, Culture and Contemporary Issues (3 units)
Study of the cultural, political, economic, educational and historical aspects of the life of Latinos in the United States, their historical experience and their contributions to American society.

IME 668. Discourse, Pragmatics and Language Teaching (3 units)
Examination of several approaches to discourse analysis and pragmatics with application to the teaching of language arts, foreign languages and ESL. Emphasis mainly on oral communication with some work in approaches to teaching writing.

IME 674. Literature in Education (3 units)
Learning to analyze the subtle messages in text facilitates uncovering the complexity of reality. In this course the analysis of narrative written for all ages and various cultural perspectives provides insight to the ever present questions of identity and the search for justice.

IME 675. Asian Educational Systems: Implications for Schooling in the United States (3 units)
This course compares the educational systems of major Asian countries, with that of the U.S., including China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, India, and Vietnam.  It also compares the schooling experiences of the students from these countries including teaching-learning styles, the curriculum, physical environment and classroom atmosphere, teacher-student relationships, among others, and school-related cultural orientations.  Educational implications of these for American teachers of immigrant and inter­national students, at different instructional levels, will be drawn.

IME 676. Teaching and Learning Through the Arts (3 units)
An interactive, experiential course designed to demonstrate the incorporation of the arts in second language students’ content area studies and communication skills development.  Instructor will determine which of the arts to feature:  drama, performing arts, music, fine arts, poetry or literature.

IME 678. Contemporary Authors and Illustrators (3 units)
This course will provide an opportunity for content and critical analysis of the body of work of a selected group of prominent, contemporary authors and illustrators in the field of children's and young adult literature. Students will become acquainted with major works as well as corollary readings and criticism on each writer and/or artist.

IME 680. Contemporary Issues in Literature for Children and Young Adults (3 units)
This course will examine contemporary issues in the field of children's literature, including creative and marketing perspectives, censorship and publishing trends. The course serves to further the goal of bringing children and books together through the collaborative efforts of authors, illustrators, storytellers, publishers, booksellers, students, teachers and librarians to promote innovative programs using multicultural children's literature as a creative tool to encourage literacy and critical thinking.

IME 697. Directed Study (1-3 units)
Independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.

IME 698. IME Special Topics (3 units)
In-depth study by a group of students, facilitated by an instructor or team of instructors with expertise in a selected area of multicultural education. Open to all graduate students.

General Education course:
GEDU 603. Methodology of Educational Research (3 units)
An introduction to the process and methods of educational research articles and to developing a preliminary plan or proposal for research in the field.

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