Associate in Arts Degree in Multicultural and Gender Studies
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 47 - 60
Term 1
12.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MCGS 8: Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to the concepts, terminology, and issues in multicultural and gender studies. Topics include an exploration of America's multicultural history, gender as an element of culture, social inequality, and contemporary social issues from multiple perspectives to arrive at a plural and multicultural understanding of American society. |
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| CMST 13: Gender and Communication | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to gender-related communication, integrating theory and practice in order to heighten awareness of the importance of gender as a communication variable. Emphasis on perception, verbal, nonverbal similarities and differences are examined in interpersonal, small group, and public settings. |
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| English Composition (Select one) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select one) | 3.00 - 6.00 | ||
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Term 2
9.00 - 12.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MCGS 10: Introduction to Women's Studies | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to women's studies as an interdisciplinary field of knowledge that explores critical questions about the meaning of gender in society. Women's studies strives to provide equal education to both women and men by making the study of the history and culture of women and women's experiences, generally omitted from the traditional curriculum, the central focus of concentrated scholarship and learning. The purpose of the course is to involve students in the ongoing dialogue of women's experiences and women's socialization by gender, class, race, ethnicity, and culture. Gender scholarship critically analyzes themes of gendered performance and power in a range of social spheres, such as law, culture, education, work, medicine, social policy, the media, and the family. (C-ID SJS 120) |
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3.00 - 6.00 | ||
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| CMST 9: Intercultural Communication | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective intercultural communicators. (C-ID COMM 150). |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider General Education or major prerequisites for transfer. www.assist.org. For electives, department recommends AGS-10, ANTH-4, ANTH-14, ANTH-18, PSY-11 (strongly recommended), PSY-41, HIST-18, ENGL-26, ENGL-35, SOC-14, POS-3, POS-18, SOC-5, SOC-10. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider General Education or major prerequisites for transfer. www.assist.org. For electives, department recommends AGS-10, ANTH-4, ANTH-14, ANTH-18, PSY-11 (strongly recommended), PSY-41, HIST-18, ENGL-26, ENGL-35, SOC-14, POS-3, POS-18, SOC-5, SOC-10. | ||
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Term 3
4.50 - 9.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice: (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | Department recommends PSY-3. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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Term 4
21.50 - 22.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice: (Select One) | 18.00 | ENGL-26, HIST-18, HIST-26, and HIST-30 double count as area C General Education. | |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities or Elective (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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