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PSYCH XL 127A
This introductory course provides an overview of abnormal psychology, abnormal personality patterns and psychological disorders.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: June 25, 2025
EDUC X 470
Specifically designed for Au Pairs, this course explores U.S. history and culture with embedded English-language study.
Format: Online
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ANTHRO XL 142P
Have you ever wondered why people have seemingly very different religious practices and preferences? To find out, this course takes you on a journey into religious lives of others, and why we believe in what we do.
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PSYCH 738
Explore how research from Cognitive Psychology can inform effective study strategies.
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PSYCH 806
This workshop presents research-based methods of teaching for long-lasting learning. Designed for those who teach adult continuing education, college or high school in any format, or professionals who would like to learn to teach their discipline in continuing education.
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PSYCH XL 120A
This course presents how people acquire, represent, and use verbal and nonverbal information.
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HIST XL 22
This course presents a broad thematic survey of world history since the mid-18th century, examining imperialism, total war, nationalism, decolonization, changes in women's rights, and the eclipse of world communism.
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ENGL XL 4W
This introduction to literary analysis includes close reading and carefully written exposition of selections from one or more of the principal modes of literature: poetry, prose, fiction, and drama.
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ANTHRO XL 3
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.
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PSYCH XL 130
This course explores the development from birth to adolescence through physical, mental, social, and emotional growth aspects.
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FRNCH XL 1
Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence.
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FRNCH XL 2
Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
FRNCH XL 3
Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence.
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SPAN XL 1
Introductory Spanish language and culture course that is proficiency-oriented, communicative and task-based to help develop communicative competence in four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing), as well as cultural competence.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
SPAN XL 2
Learn Spanish online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
SPAN XL 3
Introductory Spanish language and culture course that is proficiency-oriented, communicative and task-based to help develop communicative competence in four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing. Transferable for UC credit.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
COM LIT XL 4DW
This course studies texts from Latin America (Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia) about the discovery of the New World, European conquest and the efforts to free
Latin America from colonial imposition. The African texts studied (Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya) include stories that protest colonization, call for independence and celebrate African pride.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: July 1, 2025
PSYCH X 401
What makes human beings flourish? Learn the science behind the field of positive psychology and what contributes to happiness, resilience and thriving.
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HIST XL 142D
This course is open to participants of UCLA’s Global Classroom only. For more information, visit international.ucla.edu/institute/globalclassroom.
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HIST XL 154
This course covers the development of California from the earliest times to the present, examining themes of immigration, the environment, ethnic and racial relations, and the mythical California "state of mind".
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
HIST XL M155
Study the social, economic, cultural, and political development of Los Angeles and its environs from the time of its founding to the present.
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HIST XL 13B
This course is open to participants of UCLA’s Global Classroom only. For more information, visit international.ucla.edu/institute/globalclassroom.
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HIST XL 13C
This course is open to participants of UCLA’s Global Classroom only. For more information, visit international.ucla.edu/institute/globalclassroom.
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HIST XL 13A
The first in a sequence of three courses (XL 13A, 13B, 13C), this course offers a comprehensive understanding of the cultural heritages, political institutions, economic developments, and social interactions that created contemporary American society.
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POL SCI XL 123A
This course explores international law: the decentralized system of rules governing relations among states.
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PHILOS XL 7
This introduction to philosophical issues about the nature of the mind and its relation to the body covers materialism, functionalism, behaviorism, determinism and free will, and the nature of psychological knowledge.
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LING XL 1
Explore what is known about human language: its unique nature and structure, its universality, and its diversity. Study language in its social and cultural setting, in relation to other aspects of human inquiry and knowledge.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
PSYCH XL 10
This introductory course provides a broad overview of the various specializations in the fascinating field of psychology along with emphasis on applied psychological research.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: June 24, 2025
SOCIOL XL 1
Survey of characteristics of social life, processes of social interaction and tools of sociological investigation.
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SOCIOL 700
This workshop will introduce participants to the tenets of Critical Race Theory and help students understand how critical theories can unpack the role that institutions play in promoting white supremacist structures and systems.
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ECON XL 11
This course is open to participants of UCLA’s Global Classroom only. For more information, visit international.ucla.edu/institute/globalclassroom.
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GREEK XLC 122
Part of the Post-Bacc in Classics Program. Outside enrollment is not allowed.
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PHILOS XL 9
This course examines the nature of arguments: how to analyze them and assess the soundness of the reasoning they represent.
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ECON XL 2
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.
Format: In Person | Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
ECON XL 1
Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on allocation of resources and distribution of income through price system.
Format: Online | In Person
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
COMM XL 1
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches. The emphasis is on research, preparation, delivery and evaluation of speeches.
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PSYCH XL 100A
Explore basic statistical procedures and their application in various research and practical areas of psychology.
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SOCIOL XL 156
This course focuses on racial and ethnic relations that continue to permeate American lives, color our national character, and shape the structure of American society.
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SOCIOL XL 130
Through our everyday interactions, we make and remake our social worlds and these worlds make and remake us. This course examines social processes shaping experience, definition, and enactment of self and personal identity.
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SOCIOL XL 128
This course examines the new field of the sociology of emotions from a constructionist and interactionist perspective. Instruction addresses such issues as definition and the social and cultural construction of emotion.
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COMM XL M147
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.
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ECON XL 41
This course is open to participants of UCLA’s Global Classroom only. For more information, visit international.ucla.edu/institute/globalclassroom.
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PSYCH 783
This workshop is an introduction on how to succeed in college and beyond with easy-to-implement strategies and the right mindset for more effective learning!
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PSYCH 883
This workshop is an introduction on how to succeed in college and beyond with easy-to-implement strategies and the right mindset for more effective learning!
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COM HLT 760.21
This course will assess the science and practice of gratitude and compassion. Emotional, physical, and social benefits will be explored, and evidence-based practices will be discussed and practiced.
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PSYCH 741
Building on contemporary scientific research in positive psychology, this seminar will highlight evidence-based, actionable strategies for cultivating happiness in daily life. A realistic approach will guide the seminar, critically acknowledging the promises and pitfalls of the pursuit of happiness. The seminar will conclude with a discussion on cultural differences in perceptions of happiness.
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HIST XLC 187A
Part of the Post-Bacc in Classics Program. Outside enrollment is not allowed.
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HIST XL 20
This course surveys major civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas from 3,500 BC to 600 AD, with a focus on the rise of agricultural civilizations based on cities.
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HIST XL 21
This course surveys world history from the sixth century into the mid-eighteenth century: the "middle" period between classical antiquity and modern times. The focus will be on…
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 23, 2025
COM LIT XL 1A
This course studies the seminal texts of Western civilization from the Jewish, Classical, Christian, and Germanic worlds that together form the foundation of modern thought and life.
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COM LIT XL 1B
In this course, read some of the essential and extraordinary works of the late Middle Ages, Renaissance, and 17th century, including Dante's "Divine Comedy," Shakespeare's "King Lear," Cervantes's "Don Quixote," and Sor Juana's Mexican poetry.
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ENGCOMP XLC 137
Course for PEP students only. Outside enrollment not allowed.
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