Winter 07/Spring 08 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2007 and Spring 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

NOTE: When registering for a UA South course please be sure to note the location of the course offering.

Mexican American Studies (MASV)  Department Info

MASV 343 -- History of the Mexican American  (3 units)
Description:  Survey from the 16th century to the present, with emphasis on social, political and economic trends in their historical context.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST343
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 343 or HIST 343
Identical to:  HSTV 343; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 361 -- The U.S.-Mexico Border Region  (3 units)
Description:  Evolution of the borderlands since the mid-nineteenth century, with emphasis on bi-national interaction and interdependence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST361
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 361 or HIST 361
Identical to:  HSTV 361; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 368 -- Colonial Mexico  (3 units)
Description:  From discovery through the War for Independence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST368
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 368 or HIST 368
Identical to:  HSTV 368; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 369 -- Mexico Since Its Independence  (3 units)
Description:  Struggle for political, economic and social stability; international relations, cultural patterns.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST369
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 369 or HIST 369
Identical to:  HSTV 369; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 393E -- Congressional Staff Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Equivalent to:  POL 393E
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 393E or POL 393E
Prerequisite(s):  open to majors only.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Identical to:  POLV 393E; POLV is home department.
Usually offered:  Summer.

MASV 403 -- Mexican and Mexican-American Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Studies of major works by Mexican and Mexican-American writers. Taught in Spanish although a small portion of the readings may be in English.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SPAN403
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 350. Credit will be given for SPNV 403 or SPAN 403 but not for both.
Identical to:  SPNV 403; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

MASV 429 -- The U.S.-Mexican Borderlands in Comparative Perspective  (3 units)
Description:  Describes and analyzes the Mexican-United States Borderlands emphasizing several elements of the Borderlands culture, society, economy, and policy, as well as the evolution of borderlands in comparative perspective.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  POL 429
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 429 or POL 429
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); POL 204.
Identical to:  POLV 429; POLV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 433 -- Mexican and Mexican-American Civilization Through Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Study of the culture, history, literature and oral tradition (corridos, legends) of the Mexican and Mexican American.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SPAN433
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 330 or SPAN 333. Credit will be given for SPNV 433 or SPAN 433 but not for both.
Identical to:  SPNV 433; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

MASV 441 -- Children's Literature in Spanish  (3 units)
Description:  Contact UA South Spanish Department for course information.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  SPAN441
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 441 or SPAN 441
Identical to:  SPNV 441; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 448 -- Government and Politics of Mexico  (3 units)
Description:  Description and analysis of Mexico's political economy, its political system, and its foreign policy, with emphasis on Mexican-U.S. relations.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  POL 448
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 448 or POL 448
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); POL 204.
Identical to:  POLV 448; POLV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

MASV 453A -- Mesoamerican Archaeology  (3 units)
Description:  Development of culture in Mexico and Central America from the origins of agriculture through the Spanish Conquest. Course focuses on Maya culture.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH453A
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 453A or ANTH 453A
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE).
Identical to:  ANTV 453A; ANTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

MASV 453B -- Mesoamerican Archaeology  (3 units)
Description:  Development of culture in Mexico and Central America from the origins of agriculture through the Spanish Conquest. Course focuses on the culture of Mexico north of the Maya area.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH453B
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MASV 453B or ANTH 453B
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); ANTV (ANTH) 453A is not prerequisite for ANTV (ANTH) 453B.
Identical to:  ANTV 453B; ANTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

MASV 473 -- Spanish for the Classroom Teacher of Spanish  (3 units)
Description:  Practical Spanish for the elementary and secondary school subject-matter teacher who uses Spanish as the medium of instruction.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SPAN473
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 253/SPAN 251 or SPAN 325/SPAN 323 or SPAN 330/SPAN 333. Credit will be given for SPNV 473 or SPAN 473 but not for both.
Identical to:  SPNV 473; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.