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250 110 130
ESCROW I AMERICAN POP CULTURE INTRODUCTION TO LGBTQ STUDIES
3.0 Units 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
RE 250 is an introduction to the terminol- SOC S 110 is an interdisciplinary course SOC S 130 is an interdisciplinary course that
ogy, legal aspects, and process in the escrow that examines how popular culture impacts introduces the fi eld of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
function in real estate transactions. Emphasis everyday American life. Various forms of transgender, and queer studies (LGBTQ stud-
is on the process of taking, processing, and popular culture including music, fi lm tele- ies). This course traces the history of LGBTQ
closing of escrow. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq- vision, advertising, sports, fashion, design, identities, communities, organizations, and
uisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU. toys, magazines, comic books and cyber resistance movements in the United States
culture are analyzed. Students assess how from the colonial era to the contemporary
SOCIAL SCIENCE American popular culture reveals histori- moment, with particular emphasis since
cal forces at work that infl uence the lives World War II. Students interrogate the
101 of people living in the United States. Via political, economic, and cultural inequalities
URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICA a contextualized discussion of American related to sexuality and gender identity as
3.0 Units
popular culture, this course introduces well as examine the historical emergence of
SOC S 101 is designed to provide students students to other academic fi elds such as LGBTQ as an academic discipline. Through
with a fundamental understanding of the History, Ethnic Studies, Political Science and an interdisciplinary lens, this course further
American system of education, especially Economics. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended explores the diversity of sexuality and gender
in urban multi-cultural schools. It deals Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL in relation to the intersections of race, ethnic-
with the psychology, sociology, politics and 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. ity, and class. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
philosophy of urban education. The course Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Trans-
covers current conditions of American 120 fer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
schools and selected challenges of Califor- RESPONSES TO POVERTY
nia’s diverse urban schools. The focus is (Previously Interdisciplinary Studies 110) 134
on the issues facing teachers and students 3.0 Units WOMEN, MEN, AND SOCIETY
working in diverse, multiracial, multi-ethnic SOC S 120 is an introduction to the causes 3.0 Units
urban settings and on the eff orts being made and immediate eff ects of poverty as it exists SOC S 134 is a survey course which explores
to respond to the needs of teachers and today. This course examines poverty within the experience of women and men in Ameri-
students. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended the context of cultural, economical, political, can society. The course uses an interdisci-
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL psychological and social forces. Conse- plinary approach to look at old and new
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. quences of poverty in other countries are also research about women and men. The sexist
Transfer Credit: CSU. considered. Theories and practical means assumptions of most academic disciplines
to address poverty will be considered and requires not just that material on women
105 analyzed. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended be integrated into these disciplines but that
OUR DIGITAL WORLD: THE Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL material on both sexes must be studied in
INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. new ways. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
SOCIETY Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
3.0 Units 127 ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: Spring.
SOC S 105 introduces students to the LOS ANGELES COUNTY: HISTORY, Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
landscape of emerging media within the POLITICS, AND CULTURE
information society. Using an interdisciplin- 3.0 Units 145
ary approach, students develop a critical SOC S 127 examines one of the most INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY
understanding of the psychology, history, culturally diverse places on Earth - Los SERVICE LEARNING
politics, and economics of new information Angeles County. The region is viewed in 2.0 Units
technologies and the sociocultural shifts three contexts: its history, its portrayals in SOC S 145 gives students a background in
from which they evolved. By focusing on literature, and the issues it faces today. The community service volunteerism and service
cutting edge content and events, students historic underpinnings of the region are learning as well as an opportunity to do
study and apply theoretical concepts to real- explored from the Gabrielino people of the community volunteer work for credit. The
life issues, such as the impact of technology Spanish, Mexican, and United States eras. course emphasizes the historic traditions
on society, the relationship between digital This course includes the stories of ethnic of volunteer service in America and other
devices and identity, the explosion of video and racial groups, including some not often nations as well as current opportunities
content, privacy and surveillance, intellec- associated with the area’s history. The last for lifelong service. Note: Students must
tual property, hacktivism, cybercrime, and segment of the course examines contem- complete 48 hours of volunteer service in an
more. Through the use of video, audio, web- porary issues, opportunities, and problems approved setting. Lecture 1 hour/Labora-
based, and print materials, students explore facing Los Angeles County. Lecture 3 hours. tory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation:
the complex and interconnected relationship Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer
between emerging media, technology, and ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU. Credit: CSU.
society. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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