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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
H HIST 55A Racial and Ethnic Communities 2 Units in California’s History
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Examination of topics relating to California’s racial and ethnic communities throughout its history from the time of the indigenous people until the present day.
Humanities
HUMI 1 Creative Minds 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
(Not open to students with credit in HUMI 1H.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5. Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course is an introduction to the study of creativity in human life; its sources, development, social purpose, and role in culture change. Students analyze creativity as a central source of meaning and purpose in their lives as well as a development of their unique combination of human intelligences. Lives of creative people from all over the world are examined and contextualized. The course builds commitment to civic and moral responsibility for diverse, equitable, healthy and sustainable communities. Students engage themselves as members of larger social fabrics and develop the abilities and motivation to take informed action for change.
HUMI 1H Creative Minds - HONORS 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
(Not open to students with credit in HUMI 1.)
(Admission into this course requires consent of the Honors Program Coordinator.) Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5. Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course is an introduction to the study of creativity in human life; its sources, development, social purpose, and role in culture change. Students analyze creativity as a central source of meaning and purpose in their lives as well as a development of their unique combination of human intelligences. Lives of creative people from all over the world are examined and contextualized. The course builds commitment to civic and moral responsibility for diverse, equitable, healthy and sustainable communities. Students engage themselves as members of larger social fabrics and develop the abilities and motivation to take informed action for change. Because this is an honors course, students will be expected to complete additional assignments of greater depth and breadth, or order to gain increased insight into the study of creativity.
HUMI 2 But is it Art? Questions and Criticism 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary introduction to aesthetics - theories about what art is, its functions and value, and the ways we experience it. Examines historical and contemporary views on visual and performing arts. Explores distinctions between “fine” and popular art, and varieties of deviant or shocking art. Primary focus will be on the visual arts and how they enrich our lives.
HIST 55B California’s Agricultural Heritage
2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Examines a variety of aspects of the agricultural heritage of California, from animal husbandry introduced by Spanish explorers in the 18th century, to farm labor organizing of the late 20th century and the proliferation of millions of acres dedicated to viticulture today.
HIST 55C Historical Surveys of California’s Environments
2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Examination of topics relating to California’s environmental challenges throughout its history from the time of the indigenous people until the present day.
HIST 107X Community History
2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
An overview and appreciation of one or more California communities tracing evolution of land use and development and looking at the influence of Native Americans and various cultures to the present.
Human Development
HUMA 10 Human Sexuality 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
(Not open to students with credit in HUMA 10H.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5. Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course is a comprehensive study of the biological, psychological, and socio- cultural aspects of human sexuality. Students will explore the values and attitudes, and their relationship to behaviors and behavioral changes, with an assessment of various cultural mores and current safe sex practices.
HUMA 10H Human Sexuality - HONORS
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.) (Not open to students with credit in HUMA 10.)
(Admission into this course requires consent of the Honors Program Coordinator.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course is a comprehensive study of the biological, psychological, and socio- cultural aspects of human sexuality. Students will explore the values and attitudes, and their relationship to behaviors and behavioral changes, with an assessment of various cultural mores and current safe sex practices. Because this is an honors program course, students will focus on critical thinking abilities, the demand for discussions, and clear argumentation. A written analysis is explored at a greater depth and students will complete extra assignments to gain a deeper insight into Human Development.
HUMA 20 Life Skills for Higher Education
4 Units
HUMI 6 Popular Culture 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course utilizes the methods of the humanities in a critical analysis of popular culture. This inquiry is framed in multicultural, historical and political contexts and will evaluate how popular culture is created and sustained by mass media and techniques of mass production, marketing, and distribution. Students examine how social meaning is constructed by the “texts” of popular culture in a constantly changing era of globalization of information and economies.
HUMI 7 The Arts and the Human Spirit 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Explores the expression of spiritual and religious thought and aspiration in the arts. Examines religious art in various media in particular, and analyzes the roles of creativity and spirituality in the arts in general. Critical, reflective and experiential in approach.
HUMI 9 Introduction to Comparative Religion 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
(Not open to students with credit in HUMI 9H.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5. Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
A multitude of life skills and strategies for success, with emphasis on attaining professional, personal and academic goals in a diverse society will be addressed. Topics covered include creative and realistic goal setting, academic and life management, cultural relevant learning styles, college and community resources, library and internet use, time management, and techniques to reduce math and science anxiety. Evaluation and application of academic study methods to achieve subject matter mastery. Development of critical thinking skills, and application of reading, writing, note taking and test taking methods to improve personal strategies. Exploration of personal lifestyle and health factors, including the causes and management of stress, as it relates to academic success. Assessment of academic and career goals, selection of majors, and development of education plans.
HUMA 30 Understanding and Managing Stress 4 Units
(Formerly HUMA 50.)
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
The course will examine the study of stress as the interaction between the individual and the environment, viewed from psychological, sociological, and physiological perspectives, including gender, physical and psychological disabilities, sexual orientation, multicultural, holistic health, and global concerns.
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HUMI 5 Storytelling in American Culture 4 Units (See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Explores how stories are told among different ethnic groups within the United States. This course will critically examine how collective memories are selected, organized, transformed, contested, and retold as origin myths, multicultural histories, family lore, heroic epics, trickster tales, traumatic experiences, slave narratives, immigrant testimonies, spectacular events, war memorials, celebrity biographies, malicious rumors, urban legends, animated fairy-tales, knowledge and science fiction films.