If you enter CSUMB as a freshman, the following would be a typical pathway that you might follow to complete the requirements of the WLC major. The first four semesters are mostly dedicated to completion of the University Learning Requirements.
Any first-semester language course in emphasized language (Spanish or Japanese) ~ 4 credits
Applies to Language ULR
FYS 100 First Year Seminar ~ 4 credits
CST 101 Technology Tools, or any Technology Information ULR course ~ 4 credits
MATH 100 Quantitative Literacy, or any Mathematics Communication ULR course ~ 4 credits
Any Vibrancy ULR Activity course ~ 1 credit
Any second-semester language course in emphasized language (Spanish or Japanese) ~ 4 credits
Applies to Language ULR
HPWE 161 Foundations of Wellness, or any Vibrancy ULR Theory course ~ 3 credits
HCOM 211, or any English Communication ULR Part A course ~ 4 credits
HCOM 227 Multicultural Poetry, or any Creative and Artistic Expression ULR course ~ 4 credits
SBS 260s Archaeology of a California Mission Service Learning, or any Science ULR Methods course with lab
Any third-semester language course in emphasized language (Spanish or Japanese) ~ 4 credits
Applies to Language ULR
HCOM 212, or any English Communication ULR Part B course ~ 4 credits
SL 200S Introduction to Service in Multicultural Communities, or any Community Participation ULR course ~ 4 credits
ESSP 204 Introduction to Life Sciences, or any Science ULR Content course ~ 4 credits
Any fourth-semester language course in emphasized language (Spanish or Japanese) ~ 4 credits
Applies to Language ULR
SBS 244 ~ Latino USA Identities and Experiences, or any Democratic Participation ULR course ~ 4 credits
SPAN 308 History and Culture of Aztlán, or any lower-division U.S. Histories ULR course ~ 4 credits
Also applies to WLC MLO 5 or 6
JAPN 306 The Japanese Mind, or any Ethics ULR course ~ 4 credits
Also applies to WLC MLO 5 or 6
Depending on your emphasized language (Japanese or Spanish), you may complete the WLC major by following one of the four-semester pathways described for transfer students below.
If you enter CSUMB as a junior transfer with at least 60 transferable units and have completed your General Education requirements including four semesters of language, the following would be a typical pathway that you might follow to complete the requirements for the WLC major with Japanese as your emphasized language.
WLC 300 Major ProSeminar ~ 2 credits
JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese Language ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLOs 1-4
JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese I: Service Learning ~ 2 credits
Applies to Graduation Learning Outcomes service learning requirement
JAPN 307 The Japanese American Experience ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5, and Culture and Equity ULR
JAPN 306 The Japanese Mind ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5, and Ethics ULR
CST 101 Technology Tools ~ 4 credits
Applies to Technology Information ULR
JAPN 305 Introduction to Japanese Culture & Civilization ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5 and Culture and Equity ULR
JAPN 302 Advanced Japanese II ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLOs 1-4
JAPN 305 Japanese Pop Culture ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5 and Literature/Pop Culture ULR
JAPN 304 Technical Japanese ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLOs 1-4
JAPN 310 Japanese Cinema ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5 and Literature/Pop Culture ULR
JAPN 311 Social Issues of Japan ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5
CHIN 305 Introduction to China & Tibet, or any other MLO 6 course
WLC 400 Major Capstone ~ 4 credits
JAPN 303 Business Japanese ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLOs 1-4
JAPN 408 Business in Japan ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5
GS 362 ~ Global Literatures, or any other English Communication ULR C (GWAR) course ~ 4 credits
If you enter CSUMB as a junior transfer with at least 60 transferable units and have completed your General Education requirements including four semesters of language, the following would be a typical pathway that you might follow to complete the requirements for the WLC major with Spanish as your emphasized language.
WLC 300 Major ProSeminar ~ 2 credits
SPAN 301 Composition and Oral Practice~ 4 credits
Applies to MLOs 1-4
SPAN 301S Spanish Composition and Oral Practice Service Learning~ 2 credits
Applies to Graduation Learning Outcomes service learning requirement
CST 101 Technology Tools ~ 4 credits
Applies to Technology Information ULR
SPAN 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literatures or SPAN 306 Cultures and Civilizations of Latin America~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5
Semester 2 (16 credits)
SPAN 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literatures or SPAN 306 Cultures and Civilizations of Latin America~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5
SPAN 303 Advanced Spanish Grammar; SPAN 305 Spanish for the Professions; or SPAN 302 History and Structure of Spanish Language~ 4 credits
Applies to MLOs 1-4
SPAN 307 History and Politics of Mexico or SPAN 309 History and Politics of Latin America ~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5
SPAN 365 The Chicano Novel or SPAN 310 Hispanic Children’s Literature~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5, Culture and Equity ULR, and Literature/Pop Culture ULR
Semester 3 (12-16 credits)
SPAN 426 La Narrativa Hispanoamericana~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5, Culture and Equity ULR, and Literature/Pop Culture ULR
SPAN 308 History and Culture of Aztlán~ 4 credits
Applies to U.S. Histories ULR
or
SPAN 309 History and Politics of Latin America~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5
SPAN 427 Latin American Woman Writers~ 4 credits
Culture and Equity ULR and Literature/Pop Culture ULR
or
SPAN 321 Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature
Applies to MLO 5
JAPN 310 Japanese Cinema or any other designated MLO 6 course~ 4 credits
Semester 4 (12-16 credits)
WLC 400 Major Capstone~ 4 credits
SPAN 428 La Literatura AfroLatina~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5, Culture and Equity ULR, and Literature/Pop Culture ULR
SPAN 370 The Chicano Community~ 4 credits
Applies to MLO 5, Culture and Equity ULR
GS 362 Global Literatures or any other English Communication ULR C (GWAR) course ~ 4 credits
Revised 3/15/05