Associate in Arts Degree in Multicultural and Gender Studies
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 35 - 48
Term 1
15 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MCGS-8: Multicultural/Gender Studies | 3 | ||
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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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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| CMST-13: Gender & Communication | 3 | ||
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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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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math Competency satisfied by placement, take an Area E course to satisfy the graduation requirement. | |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends PSY-34 or PSY-36. | |
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Term 2
9 - 12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MCGS-10: Intro to Women's Studies | 3 | ||
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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. |
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with College math coursework. For elective, 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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| CMST-9: Intercultural Communication | 3 | ||
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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 | 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 | 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
4.5 - 9.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | Department recommends PSY-3. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | 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 | 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 | 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 4
6.5 - 8.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | 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 - 4 | For Area C, department recommends PHIL-16, HIST-18, or MUS-9. Not necessary if chosen prior with major. For elective, 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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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | 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 | 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 | 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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