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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. Recom- vision, advertising, sports, fashion, design, identities, communities, organizations, and
mended Preparation: RE 101 or equivalent. toys, magazines, comic books and cyber resistance movements in the United States
Transfer Credit: CSU. culture are analyzed. Students assess how from the colonial era to the contemporary
American popular culture reveals histori- moment, with particular emphasis since
SOCIAL SCIENCE cal forces at work that infl uence the lives World War II. Students interrogate the
of people living in the United States. Via political, economic, and cultural inequalities
101 a contextualized discussion of American related to sexuality and gender identity as
URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICA popular culture, this course introduces well as examine the historical emergence of
3.0 Units
students to other academic fi elds such as LGBTQ as an academic discipline. Through
SOC S 101 is designed to provide students History, Ethnic Studies, Political Science and an interdisciplinary lens, this course further
with a fundamental understanding of the Economics. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended explores the diversity of sexuality and
American system of education, especially Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL gender in relation to the intersections of
in urban multi-cultural schools. It deals 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. race, ethnicity, and class. Lecture 3 hours.
with the psychology, sociology, politics and Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
philosophy of urban education. The course 120 ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
covers current conditions of American RESPONSES TO POVERTY (C-ID SJS 130)
schools and selected challenges of Califor- 3.0 Units
nia’s diverse urban schools. The focus is SOC S 120 is an introduction to the causes 146
on the issues facing teachers and students and immediate eff ects of poverty as it exists COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM
working in diverse, multiracial, multi-ethnic today. This course examines poverty within LABORATORY
urban settings and on the eff orts being made the context of cultural, economical, political, 1.0 Unit
to respond to the needs of teachers and psychological and social forces. Conse- SOC S 146 is designed to give students who
students. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended quences of poverty in other countries are also have successfully completed the Introduction
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL considered. Theories and practical means to Community Volunteerism class a chance
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. to address poverty will be considered and to continue volunteer service under super-
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. analyzed. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended vision. Students complete three lab hours
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL of volunteer work per week as well as meet
105 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. with the instructor and submit a complete
OUR DIGITAL WORLD: THE journal. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass
INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND 127 only. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOC
SOCIETY LOS ANGELES COUNTY: HISTORY, S 145. Note: May be taken 3 times for credit.
3.0 Units POLITICS, AND CULTURE Transfer Credit: CSU.
SOC S 105 introduces students to the 3.0 Units
landscape of emerging media within the SOC S 127 examines one of the most cultur- 200
information society. Using an interdisciplin- ally diverse places on Earth - Los Angeles RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE
ary approach, students develop a critical County. The region is viewed in three SOCIAL SCIENCES
understanding of the psychology, history, contexts: its history, its portrayals in litera- 3.5 Units
politics, and economics of new information ture, and the issues it faces today. The historic SOC S 200 is a lecture and laboratory course
technologies and the sociocultural shifts underpinnings of the region are explored focusing on the nature of theory and the
from which they evolved. By focusing on from the Gabrielino people of the Spanish, principles of descriptive and inferential
cutting edge content and events, students Mexican, and United States eras. This course research. Topics covered in the course
study and apply theoretical concepts to real- includes the stories of ethnic and racial include: an analysis of the scientifi c method,
life issues, such as the impact of technology groups, including some not often associated research design, ethical principles, internal
on society, the relationship between digital with the area’s history. The last segment of and external validity, and scientifi c writing.
devices and identity, the explosion of video the course examines contemporary issues, The course is built around the application
content, privacy and surveillance, intellec- opportunities, and problems facing Los of these topics in a laboratory environment.
tual property, hacktivism, cybercrime, and Angeles County. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- Note: This course may not be taken for credit
more. Through the use of video, audio, web- mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL by students who have successfully completed
based, and print materials, students explore 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. PSYCH 200. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1.5
the complex and interconnected relationship hour. Prerequisite: MATH 136 and (PSYCH
between emerging media, technology, and 101 or SOC 101) Course Typically Off ered:
society. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC.
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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