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Learning commmuities

Learning
Communities

It’s a simple concept, really.

Courses are “linked” or arranged together with a common theme, common materials, and common content. The same group of students enroll in 2 or more classes and share learning and social experiences.

Please read individual course descriptors for further details on advisories and prerequisites for the following Learning Communities:

Groups for Spring 08:

Classroom Without Borders*

Must Register for Both:
 HMSRV 909-0508 Create2Change: Engaging in Critical Literacy through Popular
Media – 1 Unit
This section is part of a Learning Community which requires Concurrent enrollment in English 90-0174
 W 1:00-2:20 pm CC4-473 Orante, N. 2/6-4/23

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ENGLISH 90-0174 Integrated Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking – 5 Units
This section is part of a Learning Community which requires
Concurrent enrollment in HMSRV 909-0508
MWF 11:00-12:50 pm CC2-223 Caldwell, T Semester
*For EOP&S students

Puente Program

Must Register for Both:
 ENGLISH 100-7189 College Composition – 3 Units
TTh 9:30-10:50am CC2-296 Tuttle, M. Semester

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COUNSELING 033-0053 Transfer Planning – 1 Unit
TTh 2:00-3:30 pm CC1-121 Godinez, M. 3/4-4/17

The Problem With Democracy

Must Register for Both:
 HIST 036-0182 U.S. History: Origins to Civil War - 3 Units
MWF 9:00-9:50am CC3-622 Kaiper, D. Semester

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POLSC 10-0194 Introduction to American Government:
Institutions and Ideals – 3 Units
MWF 10:00-10:50am CC3-622 Zimny, D. Semester
Enrollment in both classes for the semester satisfies the American Institutions and
Ideals requirement the for AA Degree and may also double count for transfer to
CSU.

ESL & Child Development
 Brentwood Center
For qualified Child Development students only:

ESL 042- 0304 ESL Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening II - 3 Units Semester

or

ESL 043 – 0305 ESL Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening III - 3 Units Semester
Th 7:00-9:50 pm BRT-6 Boehme, G.
Recommended Enrollment in:

CHDEV 010 – 6999 Child Growth & Development – 3 Units
This class taught predominately in Spanish
W 4:00-6:50 BRT -14 Jones, E. Semester

or

CHDEV 062- 0362 Curriculum Foundations for the Young Child – 3 Units
W 7:00-9:50 BRT-5 Jones, E. Semester
This class taught predominately in Spanish
Please call Melissa Jackson @ x3183 for details on the courses listed above.

AVID Program – 12 Units

Must Register for Three Courses:
 ENGLISH 090 – 7232 Integrated Reading, Writing and Critical
Thinking – 5 Units
MWF 9:00-10:50am CC2-257 Cook, C. Semester
Call Catherine Cook @ x3457 for details.

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HMSRV 911 – 0445 AVID – 2 Units
MW 11:00-12:20pm CC2-257 Debro, K. Semester
Call Karl Debro @ x 3300 for details.

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Math 25 -0365 Elementary Algebra – 5 Units
TTh 8:00-10:50am MA2-206 Rust, T. Semester
F 1:30-2:20 Lab MA2-203

 

 

 

 

 


 

 
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(Formerly DRAMA 30S) Film screenings, lectures, classroom discussions, and readings on Chicano/Raza experience and theory of cinema as seen by mainstream culture and by Chicano/Raza filmmakers. Students will screen film works in the areas of documentary, narrative, experimental, and other film genre and develop critical perspectives of film as a reflection of the values of society. Fulfills Ethnic Studies requirement.

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(Formerly HIST 52LS) This course chronicles Mexican American history and life from 1900 to the present. The course will cover the social, political and economic issues that have been relevant and important to the Mexican American experience. Issues such as immigration, labor, gender roles, community organizations and social protest movements will be among the specific issues covered.

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(Formerly PHIL 2LS) An introduction to ethics that focuses on classical ethical theories and their application to selected contemporary ethical issues such as environmental protection, reproductive rights, genetic engineering, and affirmative action. Meets LMC Ethical Inquiry Requirement.

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(Formerly ENGL 915) Do you need help with research papers? ENGLISH 115: WRITING THE RESEARCH PAPER will help you acquire the research, writing, and editing skills you need to build an effective college level Research Essay, such as those required in your English 100, English 221, Phil 2, History 34, Music 12 and other transfer level research courses. English 115 requires one "start -to-finish" research essay.

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Introduction to various career possibilities in the field of Child Development and the study of the various philosophies and curriculum approaches used for educating young children. Students will become aware of important professional organizations working on behalf of teachers, children, and families while also developing advocacy skills. Required for Child Development majors.

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Focuses on the many characteristics and skills that help students achieve success in college. Students learn how to take notes, take exams, overcome procrastination, manage time, manage stress and test anxiety. CR/NC

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ENGL 70 is the entry level English course in a sequence leading to ENGL 90 and college composition. Students will learn skills for reading book length works, techniques for improving comprehension and retention, and guidelines for writing in response to readings.

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Confused about college? Not sure what's in the catalog? Never heard of IGETC? then, this class is for you! This course will introduce you to valuable resources, academic programs and services to help you start college. You'll learn about all the transfer and training options available to you in California. You'll also develop a personalized educational plan designed to help you meet your goals.

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Students are introduced to college level reading, writing and critical thinking skills and are given practice in developing them. Students will learn skills for reading passages of various lengths and styles, techniques for improving comprehension and retention, and guidelines for writing effective lively paragraphs and expository essays. (Students who have successfully completed ENGL 8 and 18 are eligible to enroll in ENGL 90.)

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Focuses on the many characteristics and skills that help students achieve success in college. Students learn how to take notes, take exams, overcome procrastination, manage time, manage stress and test anxiety. CR/NC

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