FCC GE AREA B: Social & Behavioral Sciences
3 units
AFRAM
1
Introduction to African American Studies
AFRAM
1
Introduction to African American Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to African-American Studies: a critical interdisciplinary study of African American culture, history, and heritage from Pre Colonial West Africa through the 21st Century. This course will include an introduction to West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries, prior to European Colonial Expansion; an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America; an exploration of African American cultural development during the era of Reconstruction; an evaluation of African American political movements in response to social injustice and African American creative production; an analysis of the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century; and finally, to examine and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Introduction to African-American Studies: a critical interdisciplinary study of African American culture, history, and heritage from Pre Colonial West Africa through the 21st Century. This course will include an introduction to West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries, prior to European Colonial Expansion; an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America; an exploration of African American cultural development during the era of Reconstruction; an evaluation of African American political movements in response to social injustice and African American creative production; an analysis of the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century; and finally, to examine and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AFRAM
2
African American Cultural Adaptation
AFRAM
2
African American Cultural Adaptation
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides a chronological in-depth examination of how the systems and social institutions of the United States of America have influenced and impacted the lives of African Americans and their communities from the Colonial Era through the first decade of the 21st Century. This course will examine and analyze cultural norms and value systems retained from traditional African societies that were adapted for survival in the United States; evaluate and analyze the impact of the Great Migration from 1865 through 1975, compare and contrast the social political and economic bases of the Reform Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Pan African Liberation Movement, and evaluate and interpret how the underlying economic, political, and ethnocentric issues of racism in the United States have impacted African American communities and social institutions from Reconstruction to the election of President Barack Obama. (A, CSU, UC)
This course provides a chronological in-depth examination of how the systems and social institutions of the United States of America have influenced and impacted the lives of African Americans and their communities from the Colonial Era through the first decade of the 21st Century. This course will examine and analyze cultural norms and value systems retained from traditional African societies that were adapted for survival in the United States; evaluate and analyze the impact of the Great Migration from 1865 through 1975, compare and contrast the social political and economic bases of the Reform Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Pan African Liberation Movement, and evaluate and interpret how the underlying economic, political, and ethnocentric issues of racism in the United States have impacted African American communities and social institutions from Reconstruction to the election of President Barack Obama. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AFRAM
4
Classical African Societies
AFRAM
4
Classical African Societies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides an in-depth analysis of African Civilization from its earliest origins through the European Colonial period that includes geographical and topographical survey of the African continent, examination of the traditional African cultural traits represented in cultures and societies throughout the African continent, and evaluation and analysis of contact between African and Non-African societies during Arab and European Colonial eras. Topics covered in this course will include ancient African societies; classical African civilizations along the Nile River Complex; African cultural institutions including: religion, law, art, science, education, social obligations, and the centrality of the family unit; and the consequences of the subordination of African people throughout the world at the beginning of the European Colonial era. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course provides an in-depth analysis of African Civilization from its earliest origins through the European Colonial period that includes geographical and topographical survey of the African continent, examination of the traditional African cultural traits represented in cultures and societies throughout the African continent, and evaluation and analysis of contact between African and Non-African societies during Arab and European Colonial eras. Topics covered in this course will include ancient African societies; classical African civilizations along the Nile River Complex; African cultural institutions including: religion, law, art, science, education, social obligations, and the centrality of the family unit; and the consequences of the subordination of African people throughout the world at the beginning of the European Colonial era. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AFRAM
5
The African Diaspora of the Americas
AFRAM
5
The African Diaspora of the Americas
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the disbursement of African people throughout the world through European Colonialism and African enslavement through the analysis of the importance of African enslavement to racism and capitalism in the United States of America; examine the legacy of African resistance to enslavement and racial oppression; identify the historical contributions of Africans to the Americas and the Caribbean; and, finally, compare and contrast the creative production process of African Americans during the 20th Century. (A, CSU, UC)
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the disbursement of African people throughout the world through European Colonialism and African enslavement through the analysis of the importance of African enslavement to racism and capitalism in the United States of America; examine the legacy of African resistance to enslavement and racial oppression; identify the historical contributions of Africans to the Americas and the Caribbean; and, finally, compare and contrast the creative production process of African Americans during the 20th Century. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
AFRAM
34
History of the American Civil Rights Movement
AFRAM
34
History of the American Civil Rights Movement
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
History of the struggle for civil and human rights in American history, focusing on the African American movement. Legal, moral, ethical, religious and humanistic foundations of the Movement. Forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression and various forms of resistance to them. Efforts to protect human and civil rights in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
History of the struggle for civil and human rights in American history, focusing on the African American movement. Legal, moral, ethical, religious and humanistic foundations of the Movement. Forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression and various forms of resistance to them. Efforts to protect human and civil rights in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- F: History
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- D6 - History
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AFRAM
41
African-American Women's Studies
AFRAM
41
African-American Women's Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course analyzes the social, political, and cultural history of African American women in US society from an interdisciplinary perspective through lectures, discussions, films and other collaborative activities. This course will analyze the complex ways that ethnicity, class and gender have shaped African American women’s lives and the strategies they have used to empower themselves and their communities within and in comparison to structures of white supremacy and patriarchy and the intersections of socialization, familial relationships, history, art, language, politics, laws, economics, health, psychology, domestic violence, rape, sexuality, and gender. (A, CSU, UC)
This course analyzes the social, political, and cultural history of African American women in US society from an interdisciplinary perspective through lectures, discussions, films and other collaborative activities. This course will analyze the complex ways that ethnicity, class and gender have shaped African American women’s lives and the strategies they have used to empower themselves and their communities within and in comparison to structures of white supremacy and patriarchy and the intersections of socialization, familial relationships, history, art, language, politics, laws, economics, health, psychology, domestic violence, rape, sexuality, and gender. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AMIND
31
American Indian Culture
AMIND
31
American Indian Culture
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The Native nations of North American (American Indians) from antiquity to the present. An interdisciplinary approach to examining pre- and post settler-colonial American Indian societies and cultures. Studying the effects of invasion and colonization with an emphasis on self-preservation and maintaining tribal sovereignty. This course analyzes the racialization of American Indians, Eurocentrism, relationship to place, forced assimilation, intergenerational trauma, Indigenous cosmology and ceremony, social justice, and self-determination. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
The Native nations of North American (American Indians) from antiquity to the present. An interdisciplinary approach to examining pre- and post settler-colonial American Indian societies and cultures. Studying the effects of invasion and colonization with an emphasis on self-preservation and maintaining tribal sovereignty. This course analyzes the racialization of American Indians, Eurocentrism, relationship to place, forced assimilation, intergenerational trauma, Indigenous cosmology and ceremony, social justice, and self-determination. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AMIND
32
American Indian History
AMIND
32
American Indian History
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The history of the American Indian nations from antiquity to the mid-20th century, with an emphasis on pre-Columbian life, the European invading nations, settler-colonial policy, and federal-Indian relations in the United States. (A, CSU, UC)
The history of the American Indian nations from antiquity to the mid-20th century, with an emphasis on pre-Columbian life, the European invading nations, settler-colonial policy, and federal-Indian relations in the United States. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AMIND
34
The American Indian in Contemporary Society
AMIND
34
The American Indian in Contemporary Society
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
American Indian in North America after the Second World War to the present; emphasis on current events and legislation; issues involving the inherent sovereignty of American Indian nations, civil rights, cultural preservation, and place in modern global society. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
American Indian in North America after the Second World War to the present; emphasis on current events and legislation; issues involving the inherent sovereignty of American Indian nations, civil rights, cultural preservation, and place in modern global society. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ANTHRO
1
Biological Anthropology
ANTHRO
1
Biological Anthropology
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and its application to the human species. Topics include: genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as the foundation of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course explores concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and its application to the human species. Topics include: genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as the foundation of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
ANTHRO
2
Cultural Anthropology
ANTHRO
2
Cultural Anthropology
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human cultures. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the diversity of human experience, focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through marriage, family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (religion and belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (the arts and expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves; how they have shaped and been shaped by the past; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human cultures. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the diversity of human experience, focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through marriage, family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (religion and belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (the arts and expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves; how they have shaped and been shaped by the past; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
ANTHRO
2H
Honors Cultural Anthropology
ANTHRO
2H
Honors Cultural Anthropology
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an enhanced exploration of how anthropologists study and compare human culture. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the diversity of human experience, focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through marriage, family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (religion and belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (the arts and expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves; how they have shaped and been shaped by the past; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. The Honors section of this course places greater emphasis on various anthropological theories and data-gathering methods, as well as historical and contemporary debates within the discipline of anthropology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is an enhanced exploration of how anthropologists study and compare human culture. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the diversity of human experience, focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through marriage, family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (religion and belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (the arts and expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves; how they have shaped and been shaped by the past; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. The Honors section of this course places greater emphasis on various anthropological theories and data-gathering methods, as well as historical and contemporary debates within the discipline of anthropology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
ANTHRO
3
Archaeology and World Prehistory
ANTHRO
3
Archaeology and World Prehistory
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the physical and cultural evolution of the human species, tracing its development from the earliest manifestations of "humanness" to the emergence and growth of civilization. Looking at the archaeological record is the methodology of the course. The curriculum encompasses a brief introductory overview of the methodologies employed in archaeology, highlighting the interdisciplinary character inherent in modern archaeological research. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the physical and cultural evolution of the human species, tracing its development from the earliest manifestations of "humanness" to the emergence and growth of civilization. Looking at the archaeological record is the methodology of the course. The curriculum encompasses a brief introductory overview of the methodologies employed in archaeology, highlighting the interdisciplinary character inherent in modern archaeological research. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
ANTHRO
4
Introduction to Archaeology
ANTHRO
4
Introduction to Archaeology
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course serves as an introduction to the examination of concepts, theories, data, and models within the field of archaeology, aiming to enhance understanding of the human past. It encompasses discussions on the characteristics of scientific inquiry, delves into the historical context and interdisciplinary facets inherent in modern archaeological research. The curriculum covers various aspects such as dating techniques, survey methods, excavation procedures, analytical approaches, and interpretation methodologies, incorporating selected cultural sequences for a comprehensive exploration. Additionally, the course addresses cultural resource management and emphasizes the importance of professional ethics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course serves as an introduction to the examination of concepts, theories, data, and models within the field of archaeology, aiming to enhance understanding of the human past. It encompasses discussions on the characteristics of scientific inquiry, delves into the historical context and interdisciplinary facets inherent in modern archaeological research. The curriculum covers various aspects such as dating techniques, survey methods, excavation procedures, analytical approaches, and interpretation methodologies, incorporating selected cultural sequences for a comprehensive exploration. Additionally, the course addresses cultural resource management and emphasizes the importance of professional ethics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
ANTHRO
12
Visual Anthropology: Introduction to Ethnographic Film
ANTHRO
12
Visual Anthropology: Introduction to Ethnographic Film
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the use of film by anthropologists as a research and educational tool. Films depicting different cultures from around the world are viewed and evaluated. Various attributes of ethnographic film are examined. (A, CSU, UC, I)
This course is an introduction to the use of film by anthropologists as a research and educational tool. Films depicting different cultures from around the world are viewed and evaluated. Various attributes of ethnographic film are examined. (A, CSU, UC, I)
ANTHRO
28
Ancient Mexico
ANTHRO
28
Ancient Mexico
3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
A survey of history, geography, socio-political, religious systems, and cultural achievements of Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec/Mexican. (A, CSU, UC)
A survey of history, geography, socio-political, religious systems, and cultural achievements of Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec/Mexican. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ASAMER
1
Southeast Asian Americans (Peoples of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)
ASAMER
1
Southeast Asian Americans (Peoples of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Examine the histories, cultures, migration, and U.S. settlement patterns of diverse peoples from Southeast Asia. These people include the Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Khmu, Mien, and the Hmong. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Examine the histories, cultures, migration, and U.S. settlement patterns of diverse peoples from Southeast Asia. These people include the Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Khmu, Mien, and the Hmong. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ASAMER
8
Chinese Culture
ASAMER
8
Chinese Culture
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Exploration of the history of Imperial China, the major religions/philosophies, and the culture of the Chinese. Cultural topics will include written language, martial arts, games, art, and mythology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Exploration of the history of Imperial China, the major religions/philosophies, and the culture of the Chinese. Cultural topics will include written language, martial arts, games, art, and mythology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Humanities
- C2 - Humanities
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- C - Humanities
ASAMER
10
Hmong Culture
ASAMER
10
Hmong Culture
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Explore historical and cultural background of Hmong people who have migrated into the United States of America. Examine their cultural identity, acculturation process, clan system, family dynamics, influential factors that shape their culture, and successes in America. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Explore historical and cultural background of Hmong people who have migrated into the United States of America. Examine their cultural identity, acculturation process, clan system, family dynamics, influential factors that shape their culture, and successes in America. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ASAMER
15
Introduction to Asian American Studies
ASAMER
15
Introduction to Asian American Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Historical and cultural background of major Asian groups that have immigrated into the United States; including Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Filipinos, South Asians, and Southeast Asians. Examines immigration patterns, cultural identity, family influences, community formation, interracial relationships, civic participation, and experiences with discrimination. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Historical and cultural background of major Asian groups that have immigrated into the United States; including Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Filipinos, South Asians, and Southeast Asians. Examines immigration patterns, cultural identity, family influences, community formation, interracial relationships, civic participation, and experiences with discrimination. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ASAMER
25
Asian American Social Issues
ASAMER
25
Asian American Social Issues
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Issues of contemporary relevance related to Asian Americans, including: stereotypes, anti-Asian violence, educational inequities, workplace discrimination, media representations, race relations, community leadership, law and public policy, and civic and political engagement. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Issues of contemporary relevance related to Asian Americans, including: stereotypes, anti-Asian violence, educational inequities, workplace discrimination, media representations, race relations, community leadership, law and public policy, and civic and political engagement. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
BA
20
Law and the Legal System
BA
20
Law and the Legal System
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
What every educated citizen should know about law as a social process and about American law and legal institutions. The historical origins of law as well as the role law plays in modern western and non-western societies. Institutional sources of law; legal reasoning; judicial decision making and remedies; an overview of the civil and criminal litigation process; administrative law and procedure; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; ethics and the legal system. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
What every educated citizen should know about law as a social process and about American law and legal institutions. The historical origins of law as well as the role law plays in modern western and non-western societies. Institutional sources of law; legal reasoning; judicial decision making and remedies; an overview of the civil and criminal litigation process; administrative law and procedure; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; ethics and the legal system. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
11
Introduction to Chicano-Latino Studies
CLS
11
Introduction to Chicano-Latino Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The introductory course explores the Chicano/a/x and Mexican American community, culture(s) and heritage(s) in American society from an interdisciplinary approach. Focus on sociocultural challenges, struggles, and social justice movements that define the Chicano/a/x experience. Examination of the ancestral roots, dynamic migration/immigration trends, conflict, racialization processes, liberation struggles, socialization process, and sociopolitical patterns from ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the present. Overview of trends and patterns in Latino/a/x populations at-large will also be explored. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
The introductory course explores the Chicano/a/x and Mexican American community, culture(s) and heritage(s) in American society from an interdisciplinary approach. Focus on sociocultural challenges, struggles, and social justice movements that define the Chicano/a/x experience. Examination of the ancestral roots, dynamic migration/immigration trends, conflict, racialization processes, liberation struggles, socialization process, and sociopolitical patterns from ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the present. Overview of trends and patterns in Latino/a/x populations at-large will also be explored. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
12A
Mexican American History: From Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War
CLS
12A
Mexican American History: From Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A survey of Mexican American history from the ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War of 1846-48. Special emphasis is placed on American History from 1492 into the mid 1800's, and upon understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of colonialism and imperialism. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, white supremacy, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and mestizaje. Focus on the impact of European arrival in the Americas, the history of Indigenous, African, and mixed-race people in the formation of Mexico. Spanish and Mexican settlement in what would become the U.S. Southwest, and the early history of Mexicans in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
A survey of Mexican American history from the ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War of 1846-48. Special emphasis is placed on American History from 1492 into the mid 1800's, and upon understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of colonialism and imperialism. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, white supremacy, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and mestizaje. Focus on the impact of European arrival in the Americas, the history of Indigenous, African, and mixed-race people in the formation of Mexico. Spanish and Mexican settlement in what would become the U.S. Southwest, and the early history of Mexicans in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
12B
Mexican American History: From the Mexican-American War to the Present
CLS
12B
Mexican American History: From the Mexican-American War to the Present
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A survey of Mexican American history from the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 to the present, with an emphasis on understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of racism and white supremacy. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, eurocentrism, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and self-determination. Focus on the history of people of Mexican descent in the United States, and exploration of topics such as the Mexican-American War and its aftermath, interpersonal and institutional racism, segregation, immigration and the border, the Zoot Suit Riots and Chicano/a/x participation in WWII, and the many facets of the Chicano/a/x Civil Rights Movement. Introduction to the study of U.S.-Mexico relations, 1848-present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
A survey of Mexican American history from the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 to the present, with an emphasis on understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of racism and white supremacy. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, eurocentrism, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and self-determination. Focus on the history of people of Mexican descent in the United States, and exploration of topics such as the Mexican-American War and its aftermath, interpersonal and institutional racism, segregation, immigration and the border, the Zoot Suit Riots and Chicano/a/x participation in WWII, and the many facets of the Chicano/a/x Civil Rights Movement. Introduction to the study of U.S.-Mexico relations, 1848-present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
13
Politics and the Chicano-Latino Community
CLS
13
Politics and the Chicano-Latino Community
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An examination of Chicano-Latino political issues, interaction with governmental and political structures, legislation, political parties, pressure groups, political socialization, and political change. In-depth discussion of the Chicano Movement and Chicano-Latino political organizations. (A, CSU, UC)
An examination of Chicano-Latino political issues, interaction with governmental and political structures, legislation, political parties, pressure groups, political socialization, and political change. In-depth discussion of the Chicano Movement and Chicano-Latino political organizations. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
14
Sociology of the Mexican American Community
CLS
14
Sociology of the Mexican American Community
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)
A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
24
La Chicana and Latina
CLS
24
La Chicana and Latina
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization, and intersectionality will occur, as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization, and intersectionality will occur, as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
CLS
28
Ancient Mexico
CLS
28
Ancient Mexico
3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
A survey of history, geography, socio-political, religious systems, and cultural achievements of Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec/Mexican. (A, CSU, UC)
A survey of history, geography, socio-political, religious systems, and cultural achievements of Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec/Mexican. (A, CSU, UC)
CLS
29
History Of Mexico, Colonial to Contemporary Period
CLS
29
History Of Mexico, Colonial to Contemporary Period
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CLS
33
Community Involvement: Service Learning
CLS
33
Community Involvement: Service Learning
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Service learning in community, civic, or legal setting from a Chicano/a/x Studies and community-based perspective and approach. Develop a working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Chicano/a/x community. An introduction to Participatory Action Research and grassroots organizing. A working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Latino community. Civic engagement related to coursework utilizing practical applications of course concepts. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Service learning in community, civic, or legal setting from a Chicano/a/x Studies and community-based perspective and approach. Develop a working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Chicano/a/x community. An introduction to Participatory Action Research and grassroots organizing. A working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Latino community. Civic engagement related to coursework utilizing practical applications of course concepts. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CHDEV
5
Parent Education
CHDEV
5
Parent Education
3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to the skills needed for effective parenting and the importance of nurturing young children. This course will also address the developmental needs of children and the use of effective communication skills, positive discipline strategies and effective use of discipline; and family structure and function. (A, CSU)
This course is an introduction to the skills needed for effective parenting and the importance of nurturing young children. This course will also address the developmental needs of children and the use of effective communication skills, positive discipline strategies and effective use of discipline; and family structure and function. (A, CSU)
CHDEV
39
Child Growth and Development
CHDEV
39
Child Growth and Development
3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
CRIM
5
Community Relations
CRIM
5
Community Relations
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Relationship between our communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict; challenges and potential for administering criminal justice within a multicultural society with conflicting values in culture, religion, and law. (A, CSU, UC)
Relationship between our communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict; challenges and potential for administering criminal justice within a multicultural society with conflicting values in culture, religion, and law. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON
25
Introduction to Economics
ECON
25
Introduction to Economics
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to Economics provides an introduction to market economies and contemporary economic issues through a survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Topics include supply and demand, gains from specialization and trade, the role of government in the economy, market failures, measuring the macroeconomy, economic policy, and economic growth. This course is not designed for students majoring in Business or Economics. (A, CSU-GE)
Introduction to Economics provides an introduction to market economies and contemporary economic issues through a survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Topics include supply and demand, gains from specialization and trade, the role of government in the economy, market failures, measuring the macroeconomy, economic policy, and economic growth. This course is not designed for students majoring in Business or Economics. (A, CSU-GE)
Course Details:
- Advisory: MATH 201
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- D2 - Economics
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON
40
Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON
40
Introduction to Microeconomics
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to Microeconomics provides an introductory analysis focusing on the economic choices of households, businesses, and the government. Topics include supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, gains from specialization and trade, consumer and producer welfare, production costs, market structures, factor markets and market failure. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Introduction to Microeconomics provides an introductory analysis focusing on the economic choices of households, businesses, and the government. Topics include supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, gains from specialization and trade, consumer and producer welfare, production costs, market structures, factor markets and market failure. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Prerequisite: MATH 103
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Economics
- D2 - Economics
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON
40H
Honors Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON
40H
Honors Introduction to Microeconomics
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Honors Introduction to Microeconomics provides an introductory analysis focusing on the economic choices of households, businesses, and the government. Topics include: supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, gains from trade, consumer and producer welfare, production costs, market structures, factor markets and market failure. Honors sections will discuss and analyze contemporary economic society in a historical context. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Honors Introduction to Microeconomics provides an introductory analysis focusing on the economic choices of households, businesses, and the government. Topics include: supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, gains from trade, consumer and producer welfare, production costs, market structures, factor markets and market failure. Honors sections will discuss and analyze contemporary economic society in a historical context. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Prerequisite: MATH 103
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Economics
- D2 - Economics
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON
50
Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON
50
Introduction to Macroeconomics
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to Macroeconomics provides an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics include market-based economic systems, measurements of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Introduction to Macroeconomics provides an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics include market-based economic systems, measurements of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Prerequisite: MATH 103
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Economics
- D2 - Economics
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON
50H
Honors Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON
50H
Honors Introduction to Macroeconomics
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Honors Introduction to Macroeconomics provides an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics include: market-based economic systems, measurements of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. Honors sections will discuss and analyze the works of historical economic figures. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Honors Introduction to Macroeconomics provides an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics include: market-based economic systems, measurements of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. Honors sections will discuss and analyze the works of historical economic figures. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Prerequisite: MATH 103
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Economics
- D2 - Economics
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ETHNST
10
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETHNST
10
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Interdisciplinary examination of race, ethnicity, racism, and racial and ethnic identity in U.S. society with focus on African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. Emphasis on comparative and relational analysis and exploration of the intertwined histories of racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., institutional racism, resistance against racism, solidarity across racial and ethnic lines, and social and racial justice movements. Introduction to the history of Ethnic Studies as a discipline and key concepts in the field, such as the intersection of race and racism as they relate to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age in African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Interdisciplinary examination of race, ethnicity, racism, and racial and ethnic identity in U.S. society with focus on African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. Emphasis on comparative and relational analysis and exploration of the intertwined histories of racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., institutional racism, resistance against racism, solidarity across racial and ethnic lines, and social and racial justice movements. Introduction to the history of Ethnic Studies as a discipline and key concepts in the field, such as the intersection of race and racism as they relate to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age in African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ETHNST
11
Law and Democracy
ETHNST
11
Law and Democracy
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Evaluation, debate, and critical analysis of law and legal issues that affect individuals, their families, and communities. Practical and historical aspects of civil, criminal, constitutional, immigration, and consumer law in a diverse society, with an orientation toward civic involvement in the local community. Includes an interdisciplinary exploration of themes such as equality, citizenship, access, and social justice. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Evaluation, debate, and critical analysis of law and legal issues that affect individuals, their families, and communities. Practical and historical aspects of civil, criminal, constitutional, immigration, and consumer law in a diverse society, with an orientation toward civic involvement in the local community. Includes an interdisciplinary exploration of themes such as equality, citizenship, access, and social justice. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Prerequisite: ENGL 1A
- H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
- D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GEOG
2
Cultural Geography
GEOG
2
Cultural Geography
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a survey of basic concepts, theories, and patterns in human and cultural geography. Emphasis is placed on spatial patterns of culture, the interaction between culture and the physical environment, and cultural change. Specific topics may include reading and interpretation of maps, human impacts on the environment, agriculture and food systems, cultural landscapes, urban geography, geography of religion, gender and sexuality, geopolitics, and globalization. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is a survey of basic concepts, theories, and patterns in human and cultural geography. Emphasis is placed on spatial patterns of culture, the interaction between culture and the physical environment, and cultural change. Specific topics may include reading and interpretation of maps, human impacts on the environment, agriculture and food systems, cultural landscapes, urban geography, geography of religion, gender and sexuality, geopolitics, and globalization. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- E: Geography
- D5 - Geography
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GEOG
4A
World Geography
GEOG
4A
World Geography
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introductory survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. Covers Europe, Russia and the Post-Soviet region, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is an introductory survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. Covers Europe, Russia and the Post-Soviet region, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- E: Geography
- D5 - Geography
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GEOG
4B
World Geography
GEOG
4B
World Geography
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introductory survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. Covers North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia and Oceania. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is an introductory survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. Covers North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia and Oceania. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- E: Geography
- D5 - Geography
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GEOG
6
World Regional Geography
GEOG
6
World Regional Geography
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. This course covers all the following regions: Europe, Russia and the Post-Soviet region, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia and Oceania. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course is a survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. This course covers all the following regions: Europe, Russia and the Post-Soviet region, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia and Oceania. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- E: Geography
- D5 - Geography
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GEOG
20
Geography of California
GEOG
20
Geography of California
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers the physical, human, and regional geography of California. Course content includes geology and geomorphology (landforms), weather and climate, vegetation patterns, water resources, and natural hazards; historical patterns of Native American and Spanish settlement; statehood and 19th century American settlement; and contemporary patterns of population, migration, ethnic diversity, and political and economic geography. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course covers the physical, human, and regional geography of California. Course content includes geology and geomorphology (landforms), weather and climate, vegetation patterns, water resources, and natural hazards; historical patterns of Native American and Spanish settlement; statehood and 19th century American settlement; and contemporary patterns of population, migration, ethnic diversity, and political and economic geography. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- E: Geography
- D5 - Geography
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GLST
1
Introduction to Global Studies
GLST
1
Introduction to Global Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Study of the interconnectedness and interdependence of global processes. Review of the complexity of world societies and issues and related policy dilemmas, through an interdisciplinary approach. Special attention paid to political, economic, social, historical, and cultural patterns that mark globalization processes. Included among explored topics are the environment, migration, human rights, peace, conflict, global trade, and economic linkages. (A, CSU, UC, I)
Study of the interconnectedness and interdependence of global processes. Review of the complexity of world societies and issues and related policy dilemmas, through an interdisciplinary approach. Special attention paid to political, economic, social, historical, and cultural patterns that mark globalization processes. Included among explored topics are the environment, migration, human rights, peace, conflict, global trade, and economic linkages. (A, CSU, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
GLST
2
Global Issues
GLST
2
Global Issues
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduces origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues. Focus on global governance and responsibilities. Topics can include population trends, economic development, basic human needs, human rights, international conflict and security, and environmental concerns. (A, CSU, UC, I)
Introduces origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues. Focus on global governance and responsibilities. Topics can include population trends, economic development, basic human needs, human rights, international conflict and security, and environmental concerns. (A, CSU, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
1
Western Civilization to 1648
HIST
1
Western Civilization to 1648
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments of European civilization from its prehistoric antecedents in the Middle East to the rise of modern European nations in the seventeenth century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments of European civilization from its prehistoric antecedents in the Middle East to the rise of modern European nations in the seventeenth century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Humanities
- C2 - Humanities
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
2
Western Civilization Since 1648
HIST
2
Western Civilization Since 1648
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Social, economic, political, military, and cultural history of European civilizations, and their relationship with the world, from the 17th century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Social, economic, political, military, and cultural history of European civilizations, and their relationship with the world, from the 17th century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- B: Humanities
- C2 - Humanities
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
3
History of Ancient Rome
HIST
3
History of Ancient Rome
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
The history, politics, social life, literature, art, architecture, religion and archaeology of Rome from the foundation of the city to the early Byzantine period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
The history, politics, social life, literature, art, architecture, religion and archaeology of Rome from the foundation of the city to the early Byzantine period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- Advisory: HIST 1
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
11
History of the United States to 1877
HIST
11
History of the United States to 1877
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social, and economic development from the colonial period through the Reconstruction Era. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Political, social, and economic development from the colonial period through the Reconstruction Era. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
12
History of the United States since 1877
HIST
12
History of the United States since 1877
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social and economic development since Reconstruction Era; the US as a world power. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Political, social and economic development since Reconstruction Era; the US as a world power. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
12H
Honors History of the United States since 1877
HIST
12H
Honors History of the United States since 1877
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social and economic development since the Reconstruction Era; the US as a world power. In addition, honors sections offer more in-depth study of modern U.S. history, critically evaluate controversies in historiography, and place greater emphasis on the use of history in understanding the modern world. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Political, social and economic development since the Reconstruction Era; the US as a world power. In addition, honors sections offer more in-depth study of modern U.S. history, critically evaluate controversies in historiography, and place greater emphasis on the use of history in understanding the modern world. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
15
History of the British Isles
HIST
15
History of the British Isles
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of the British Isles from pre-history to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of the British Isles from pre-history to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
17
History of the Muslim World to 1405
HIST
17
History of the Muslim World to 1405
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
An analytical survey of Islamic history from the life of Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. Discussion of the political and military aspects of Islam, Islamic science and medicine, and mystical movements within Islam. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
An analytical survey of Islamic history from the life of Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. Discussion of the political and military aspects of Islam, Islamic science and medicine, and mystical movements within Islam. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- Advisory: HIST 1
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
18
History of Ancient Greece
HIST
18
History of Ancient Greece
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
An intensive survey of Greek history from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Discussion of the Homeric poems, the development of the polis system in Athens and Sparta, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and Hellenistic science and technology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
An intensive survey of Greek history from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Discussion of the Homeric poems, the development of the polis system in Athens and Sparta, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and Hellenistic science and technology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- Advisory: HIST 1
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
20
World History I, to 1600
HIST
20
World History I, to 1600
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Economic, political, and social developments in World Civilization from the emergence of human communities to around 1600. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Economic, political, and social developments in World Civilization from the emergence of human communities to around 1600. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
21
United States Civil War
HIST
21
United States Civil War
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Causes, events, and consequences of the American Civil War. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Causes, events, and consequences of the American Civil War. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- Advisory: HIST 11
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
22
History of American Women
HIST
22
History of American Women
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Social, political, cultural, and economic history of women in American society; employment, domesticity, feminism, struggles for equal rights; racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and class differences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Social, political, cultural, and economic history of women in American society; employment, domesticity, feminism, struggles for equal rights; racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and class differences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- D: Gender Studies
- F: History
- D4 - Gender Studies
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
25
History of Religion in the United States
HIST
25
History of Religion in the United States
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Survey of religion in the United States from the colonial period to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Survey of religion in the United States from the colonial period to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
26
History of American Business, Labor, and Technology
HIST
26
History of American Business, Labor, and Technology
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course introduces students to the historical development of various forms of business and labor organization, and technological innovation in the United States. Students will focus on the relationship between these developments and the social, political, and economic history of the United States from 1789 to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course introduces students to the historical development of various forms of business and labor organization, and technological innovation in the United States. Students will focus on the relationship between these developments and the social, political, and economic history of the United States from 1789 to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
29
History of Mexico, Colonial to Contemporary Period
HIST
29
History of Mexico, Colonial to Contemporary Period
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
30
California History
HIST
30
California History
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Growth and development of California politically, economically and culturally from Spanish colonization to the present, emphasizing the period since statehood. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Growth and development of California politically, economically and culturally from Spanish colonization to the present, emphasizing the period since statehood. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
34
History of the American Civil Rights Movement
HIST
34
History of the American Civil Rights Movement
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
History of the struggle for civil and human rights in American history, focusing on the African American movement. Legal, moral, ethical, religious and humanistic foundations of the Movement. Forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression and various forms of resistance to them. Efforts to protect human and civil rights in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
History of the struggle for civil and human rights in American history, focusing on the African American movement. Legal, moral, ethical, religious and humanistic foundations of the Movement. Forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression and various forms of resistance to them. Efforts to protect human and civil rights in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- C: Ethnic Studies
- F: History
- D3 - Ethnic Studies
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HIST
35
History of East Asia
HIST
35
History of East Asia
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers political, social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development in East Asia from prehistory to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course covers political, social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development in East Asia from prehistory to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- D6 - History
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HS
10
Introduction to Aging Studies
HS
10
Introduction to Aging Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course presents an overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Course study includes exploration of challenges and strengths of aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course presents an overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Course study includes exploration of challenges and strengths of aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
HS
20
Introduction to Social Welfare
HS
20
Introduction to Social Welfare
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is the introduction to the social, economic, political, historical and philosophical components important in the development of the US social welfare system and the social work profession. Instruction maintains an emphasis on the knowledge base, value systems, and specific fields of social work practice. (A, CSU, UC)
This course is the introduction to the social, economic, political, historical and philosophical components important in the development of the US social welfare system and the social work profession. Instruction maintains an emphasis on the knowledge base, value systems, and specific fields of social work practice. (A, CSU, UC)
POLSCI
1
Modern Politics
POLSCI
1
Modern Politics
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introduction to political science, designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, ideologies, systems, and discipline subfields. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
An introduction to political science, designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, ideologies, systems, and discipline subfields. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
- D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
POLSCI
5
Comparative Government
POLSCI
5
Comparative Government
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems; their history, political institutions, processes and policies; the environments in which they occur and their consequences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems; their history, political institutions, processes and policies; the environments in which they occur and their consequences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: POLSCI 2
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
- D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
POLSCI
17
Grassroots Democracy
POLSCI
17
Grassroots Democracy
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course offers both applied and theoretical training for students of social justice. It is a multidisciplinary exploration of social change and popular democratic action. The course focuses on the meaning and development of political power in modern democracies. Throughout the course, students will explore various topics, including institutional and mass forums for civic engagement, mass recruitment and mobilization, gender and race-sensitive approaches to leadership style, democratic ethics, and strategic and tactical action. (A, CSU, UC, I)
This course offers both applied and theoretical training for students of social justice. It is a multidisciplinary exploration of social change and popular democratic action. The course focuses on the meaning and development of political power in modern democracies. Throughout the course, students will explore various topics, including institutional and mass forums for civic engagement, mass recruitment and mobilization, gender and race-sensitive approaches to leadership style, democratic ethics, and strategic and tactical action. (A, CSU, UC, I)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
POLSCI
24
International Relations
POLSCI
24
International Relations
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
How nations manage their relations with other nations, their perceptions of themselves and of each other, and their use of power to achieve their objectives. Issues facing the U.S. and the world community. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
How nations manage their relations with other nations, their perceptions of themselves and of each other, and their use of power to achieve their objectives. Issues facing the U.S. and the world community. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
- D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
POLSCI
25
Model United Nations
POLSCI
25
Model United Nations
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Preparation for simulated United Nations conferences. Focus on international diplomacy through study of member countries and their national policies. Practice on speech, debate, negotiation, and writing techniques. Students will be expected to attend at least two Model United Nations conferences during the semester. (A, CSU)
Preparation for simulated United Nations conferences. Focus on international diplomacy through study of member countries and their national policies. Practice on speech, debate, negotiation, and writing techniques. Students will be expected to attend at least two Model United Nations conferences during the semester. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
- D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSY
5
Social Psychology
PSY
5
Social Psychology
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course focuses on the ways in which psychological, biological, situational, cultural, and gender-related influences affect human thinking and behavior. The topics covered in this course include research methods and ethical principles, the self, social perception, social beliefs and judgments, the relationship between attitudes and behavior, principles and methods of persuasion, conformity and obedience, attraction and intimacy, prosocial behavior and altruism, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, and group influences. The course also will focus on how social psychological research and principles can be applied to address contemporary social issues such as climate change, physical and emotional health, the legal system, conflict and conflict resolution. (A, CSU, UC)
This course focuses on the ways in which psychological, biological, situational, cultural, and gender-related influences affect human thinking and behavior. The topics covered in this course include research methods and ethical principles, the self, social perception, social beliefs and judgments, the relationship between attitudes and behavior, principles and methods of persuasion, conformity and obedience, attraction and intimacy, prosocial behavior and altruism, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, and group influences. The course also will focus on how social psychological research and principles can be applied to address contemporary social issues such as climate change, physical and emotional health, the legal system, conflict and conflict resolution. (A, CSU, UC)
PSY
25
Human Sexuality
PSY
25
Human Sexuality
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores human sexual attitudes, behaviors and values in contemporary society from a biological, psychological, social, cultural, historical and lifespan perspective. The topics included in this course include research methods used to study sexuality, the sexual anatomy, physiology and reproductive structures of males and females and related health issues, gender identity and gender roles, contraception and abortion, conception, pregnancy and birth, sexual orientation, attraction and love, relationships and communication, sexual response and variations in sexual behavior, sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted infections, the causes and consequences of sexual victimization, atypical sexual behavior, and the commercialization of sex. The topics are presented in an explicit and scientific manner. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
This course explores human sexual attitudes, behaviors and values in contemporary society from a biological, psychological, social, cultural, historical and lifespan perspective. The topics included in this course include research methods used to study sexuality, the sexual anatomy, physiology and reproductive structures of males and females and related health issues, gender identity and gender roles, contraception and abortion, conception, pregnancy and birth, sexual orientation, attraction and love, relationships and communication, sexual response and variations in sexual behavior, sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted infections, the causes and consequences of sexual victimization, atypical sexual behavior, and the commercialization of sex. The topics are presented in an explicit and scientific manner. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
PSY
36
Biological Psychology
PSY
36
Biological Psychology
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course focuses on biological mechanisms that are central to fundamental concepts and issues of psychology. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and genetics; research methods in biological psychology; the physiological mechanisms underlying sensation, perception, consciousness, sleep, emotion, stress, sexual behavior, hunger, eating, language, learning, memory, neurological disorders, psychopharmacology, and psychological disorders; and the influence of environmental and psychological factors on biology. (A, CSU, UC)
This course focuses on biological mechanisms that are central to fundamental concepts and issues of psychology. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and genetics; research methods in biological psychology; the physiological mechanisms underlying sensation, perception, consciousness, sleep, emotion, stress, sexual behavior, hunger, eating, language, learning, memory, neurological disorders, psychopharmacology, and psychological disorders; and the influence of environmental and psychological factors on biology. (A, CSU, UC)
PSY
39
Child Growth and Development
PSY
39
Child Growth and Development
3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
SOC
1A
Introduction to Sociology
SOC
1A
Introduction to Sociology
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social structure, culture, socialization, the self and social interaction, group dynamics, institutions, deviance, stratification, social change, social problems, and global dynamics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social structure, culture, socialization, the self and social interaction, group dynamics, institutions, deviance, stratification, social change, social problems, and global dynamics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- J: Sociology & Criminology
- D10 - Sociology and Criminology
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC
1AH
Honors Introduction to Sociology
SOC
1AH
Honors Introduction to Sociology
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social structure, culture, socialization, the self and social interaction, group dynamics, institutions, deviance, stratification, social change, social problems, and global dynamics. Places a greater emphasis than SOC 1A on methods of conducting scientific research in the field of sociology. Additional emphasis is placed on contemporary social issues as explored through supplemental readings. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social structure, culture, socialization, the self and social interaction, group dynamics, institutions, deviance, stratification, social change, social problems, and global dynamics. Places a greater emphasis than SOC 1A on methods of conducting scientific research in the field of sociology. Additional emphasis is placed on contemporary social issues as explored through supplemental readings. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- J: Sociology & Criminology
- D10 - Sociology and Criminology
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC
2
American Minority Groups
SOC
2
American Minority Groups
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Overview of sociological, institutional, demographic, and social-psychological aspects of ethnicity and race. Examination of non-dominant groups in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Overview of sociological, institutional, demographic, and social-psychological aspects of ethnicity and race. Examination of non-dominant groups in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- J: Sociology & Criminology
- D10 - Sociology and Criminology
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC
10
Introduction to Aging Studies
SOC
10
Introduction to Aging Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course presents an overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Course study includes exploration of challenges and strengths of aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course presents an overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Course study includes exploration of challenges and strengths of aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
SOC
14
Sociology of the Mexican American Community
SOC
14
Sociology of the Mexican American Community
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)
A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC
31
The Child in Society: A Social Problems Approach
SOC
31
The Child in Society: A Social Problems Approach
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Explores personal and social aspects contributing to the relationships and social problems facing children: socialization, the dysfunctional family, abuse, deprivation, disabilities and special needs, drugs, delinquency and sexuality. (A, CSU)
Explores personal and social aspects contributing to the relationships and social problems facing children: socialization, the dysfunctional family, abuse, deprivation, disabilities and special needs, drugs, delinquency and sexuality. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- E2 - Lifetime Skills
SOC
32
Introduction to Marriage and Family
SOC
32
Introduction to Marriage and Family
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Sociological analysis of marriage and the family, including historical and contemporary changes, and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Topics may include but are not limited to: love, courtship, mate selection, sexuality, family planning, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted diseases, family conflict, conflict resolution, communication skills, divorced families, step-families, aging and widowhood. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Sociological analysis of marriage and the family, including historical and contemporary changes, and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Topics may include but are not limited to: love, courtship, mate selection, sexuality, family planning, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted diseases, family conflict, conflict resolution, communication skills, divorced families, step-families, aging and widowhood. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- J: Sociology & Criminology
- D10 - Sociology and Criminology
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- E2 - Lifetime Skills
WSTS
10
Changing Roles of Women
WSTS
10
Changing Roles of Women
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The traditional and changing roles of women in Western society, including the effects of these roles on women as individuals, in their personal relationships, and their status in society. The contributions and contrasting perspectives of minority/ethnic women are an integral part of the course content. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
The traditional and changing roles of women in Western society, including the effects of these roles on women as individuals, in their personal relationships, and their status in society. The contributions and contrasting perspectives of minority/ethnic women are an integral part of the course content. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- D: Gender Studies
- D4 - Gender Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
WSTS
22
History of American Women
WSTS
22
History of American Women
3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Social, political, cultural, and economic history of women in American society; employment, domesticity, feminism, struggles for equal rights; racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and class differences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Social, political, cultural, and economic history of women in American society; employment, domesticity, feminism, struggles for equal rights; racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and class differences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- Advisory: ENGL 1A
- F: History
- D4 - Gender Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
WSTS
24
La Chicana and Latina
WSTS
24
La Chicana and Latina
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization and intersectionality will occur as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization and intersectionality will occur as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- C: Ethnic Studies
- 7: Ethnic Studies
- F - Ethnic Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
WSTS
41
African-American Women's Studies
WSTS
41
African-American Women's Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course analyzes the social, political, and cultural history of African American women in US society from an interdisciplinary perspective through lectures, discussions, films and other collaborative activities. This course will analyze the complex ways that ethnicity, class and gender have shaped African American women’s lives and the strategies they have used to empower themselves and their communities within and in comparison to structures of white supremacy and patriarchy and the intersections of socialization, familial relationships, history, art, language, politics, laws, economics, health, psychology, domestic violence, rape, sexuality, and gender. (A, CSU, UC)
This course analyzes the social, political, and cultural history of African American women in US society from an interdisciplinary perspective through lectures, discussions, films and other collaborative activities. This course will analyze the complex ways that ethnicity, class and gender have shaped African American women’s lives and the strategies they have used to empower themselves and their communities within and in comparison to structures of white supremacy and patriarchy and the intersections of socialization, familial relationships, history, art, language, politics, laws, economics, health, psychology, domestic violence, rape, sexuality, and gender. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
WSTS
47
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
WSTS
47
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ+ Studies through the disciplines of history, literature, law, science, political science, media, psychology, and education. Issues to be covered will include but not be limited to identity development and coming out, cultural ideology, sub-cultures, activism, marriage, parenting, and community. Theoretical perspectives concerning the historical development of sexual identity and the marginalization of sexual minority communities within social institutions in contemporary U.S. society and around the world will be explored. The intersectionality of class, race, and gender is an integral component of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
The interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ+ Studies through the disciplines of history, literature, law, science, political science, media, psychology, and education. Issues to be covered will include but not be limited to identity development and coming out, cultural ideology, sub-cultures, activism, marriage, parenting, and community. Theoretical perspectives concerning the historical development of sexual identity and the marginalization of sexual minority communities within social institutions in contemporary U.S. society and around the world will be explored. The intersectionality of class, race, and gender is an integral component of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
Course Details:
- D: Gender Studies
- D4 - Gender Studies
- CSU Transfer Course
- B - Social and Behavioral Sciences