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120 130 INDEPENDENT STUDIES
LITERATURE AND THE CULTURAL THE INDIVIDUAL, THE GROUP, AND
ARTS THE ORGANIZATION 49
3.0 Units 3.0 Units INDEPENDENT STUDIES
1.0 TO 3.0 Units
HUMAN 120 is an interdisciplinary course HUMAN 130 is an interdisciplinary, team
that focuses on the interrelationships of taught, intercultural course that emphasizes GCC may make available in the curriculum
literature and the cultural arts (architec- personal and global issues, problems, and of each division, lower division units of
ture, music, painting, and sculpture), with patterns of communication in the work envi- study, known as Independent Study. The
emphasis on the literature, to show not only ronment as they apply to individual workers, purpose of the Independent Study course
their independence but also their synthesis. groups and organizations. Students develop is to provide gifted students with an oppor-
Through critical reading, discussion, and critical reading, writing, and thinking skills tunity to explore a subject in greater depth
writing, students analyze the infl uences of by analyzing and discussing an international than usual, to familiarize students with
each genre upon the creative impulses of the array of essays, works of fiction, plays, some basic research techniques, to interest
others. HUMAN 120 examines literary and poems, songs, and fi lms concerning work, students in possible career areas, and to
cultural achievements, developments, and and by engaging in individual and collabora- take advantage of special academic interests.
values in the major periods of western history tive activities designed to pose ethical and Emphasis shall be on individual research
that served as a foundation for modern decision-making problems. Writing instruc- projects, library research and preparation
thought and letters. The course may be tion focuses on improving composition skills. of research papers. There is no prescribed
team taught. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for course outline. Students develop a research
Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typically ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU. project, have it approved by the sponsoring
Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer. Transfer 135 instructor and appropriate division chair-
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. person, then submit the fi nished project,
HUMANITIES AND THE WORLD OF which may be library research, or perhaps a
125 WORK supervised experimental program related to
CROSSCURRENTS: AMERICAN 3.0 Units a specifi c course of instruction. This course
SOCIAL VALUES HUMAN 135 is an interdisciplinary course may be off ered in all disciplines. Registra-
3.0 Units that combines instruction in fi ction and tion is open to any student at GCC who is
HUMAN 125 is an interdisciplinary course nonfi ction, fi lm, ethics, problem solving, and currently registered for 6 or more units and
designed to enrich students’ knowledge and decision making to help students examine who is admitted to Independent Study by
understanding of the cultural infl uences today’s multicultural society and workplace the instructor. A student is limited to one
of ethnic, racial and gender diversity in and develop values that may infl uence their Independent Study per semester and no more
the shaping of American society-past and personal and professional growth through- than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or
present-and to enable them to speculate out their lives. Students analyze and discuss Certifi cate, and no more than 6 units per divi-
critically on American society in the future. contemporary issues, problems and trends, sion. The units received may be acceptable for
Students analyze materials from literature, and become familiar with the history of college transfer subject to the approval of the
history, and other disciplines. The course discrimination on the basis of color, ethnic- individual college. The instructor shall make
explores the development and current ity, gender, and sexual orientation and the arrangements for students’ Independent
reality of commonly held American ideals, impact of this discrimination on educational Study registration with the Curriculum
attitudes and institutions and their role in opportunities, career choice, and employ- Management Offi ce. Attendance accounting
the unique balance between freedom and ability. Students participate in group and procedures shall be cleared with the Admis-
responsibility. Students are encouraged to individual activities designed to develop and sions and Records Offi ce by the instructor.
develop their critical thinking skills through reinforce analytical skills. They also keep This course is off ered in the following disci-
reading, writing, and discussion. This course journals in which they react to assignments plines: ACCT, ANTHR, ART, ASL, ASTRO,
may be interactively team-taught. Lecture and class presentations. Critical analysis AT, BIOL, CABOT, CAM. CHEM, CHLDV,
3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL of course materials helps students learn to CS/IS, CULIN, DANCE, ECON, ECT, ENGL,
101. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. deal with a variety of situation and tasks ENGR, ETH S, FIRE, GEOG, GEOL, HIST,
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. they may encounter in their career fi elds. ITAL, JOURN KOREA, MATH, MCOMM,
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- MEDIA, MUSIC, NS, OECAN, PE, PHILO,
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. PHY, POL S, PSYCH, SPAN, SPCH, ST DV, T
Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ ART, WELD. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Prereq-
Summer/Fall. uisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more
units. Transfer Credit: CSU.

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