Courses Offered

 HUMA 10 EXPLORATION OF VALUES IN LIVING

3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course explores the humanities as a guide to living. It examines diverse attitudes toward art, science and technology, philosophy, religion, mythology and ethics. Emphasis is placed on self-knowledge, critical thinking, and responsible value choices.

  • Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or ENSL 110
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2, E; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C

 

HUMA 30 HUMANITIES IN MULTICULTURAL AMERICA
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course examines underlying philosophies and worldviews of American Indians, European Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans as expressed in literature, fine arts, music, dance, drama, architecture, on three major Humanities themes: Freedom, Love, Nature.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C, F

HUMA 40 INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORY
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course encourages students to reflect on historical and present day images of women and men through readings in philosophy, psychology, and history by both male and female authors. It engages students in critical analysis of the readings and the changes that the feminist theory has undergone, as well as its relationship to other theories. Also offered as Women’s Studies 40 and Philosophy 40; credit may be earned only once. Also offered online.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C