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General Studies: Humanities AS Degree
General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AS.1515
The Humanities emphasis permits students to explore the arts, ideas, values, and cultural expressions of the world’s peoples as a foundation for lifelong learning or as an introduction to fine arts, literature, music, theater, communication, journalism, and world languages.
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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
14 Units TotalART 1
M
3
Introduction to Art
ART 1
This course provides a general introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, and techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures. This course is recommended as a Humanities elective. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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SPAN 1
M
5
Spanish 1
SPAN 1
Advisory: English Placement Level 6
Note: This course corresponds to two years of high school study.
This introductory course is designed to give the student thorough and intensive practice in speaking and listening to Spanish and reading and writing in Spanish, with special emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. The course will focus on communicative competence in situations relating to daily routines, home life, college life, and everyday activities such as meeting and describing people; finding out about schedules, directions, and locations; discussing weather, eating, and holidays. Students are introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking people in general and to specific customs and cultural characteristics of various Spanish-speaking countries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Note: This course corresponds to two years of high school study.
This introductory course is designed to give the student thorough and intensive practice in speaking and listening to Spanish and reading and writing in Spanish, with special emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. The course will focus on communicative competence in situations relating to daily routines, home life, college life, and everyday activities such as meeting and describing people; finding out about schedules, directions, and locations; discussing weather, eating, and holidays. Students are introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking people in general and to specific customs and cultural characteristics of various Spanish-speaking countries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalHUM 4
M
3
Humanities Through the Film
HUM 4
This course is an examination of the motion picture as an art form. This course offers a concise introduction to the history of film against the broader changes in popular culture since the late nineteenth century. Students will see how elements of film can provide valuable insights into how movies communicate and convey meaning to their audiences using a unique network of techniques. Students will see how film, film genres, and developments within the film industry offer a first-hand look at how specific films illuminate important aspects of philosophical, historical, aesthetic, and social life and analyze how film connects with the larger world. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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SPAN 2
M
5
Spanish 2
SPAN 2
Advisory: English Placement Level 6 or higher
Note: This course is beyond the proficiency level equivalent to two years of high school level instruction in the same language.
This is a continuation of SPAN 1. There is continued emphasis on listening to and reading Spanish (receptive skills) and on speaking and writing Spanish. Students expand their language skills and vocabulary. Students also improve their ability to ask and answer questions and to discuss current events, health, food, travel, leisure time and activities, and shopping. The course will focus on communicative competence in situations relating to the aforementioned areas and also to art, music, commerce, family, and the future. Students learn to express themselves in Spanish regarding these topics as they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking people in general and to some specific Spanish-speaking countries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Note: This course is beyond the proficiency level equivalent to two years of high school level instruction in the same language.
This is a continuation of SPAN 1. There is continued emphasis on listening to and reading Spanish (receptive skills) and on speaking and writing Spanish. Students expand their language skills and vocabulary. Students also improve their ability to ask and answer questions and to discuss current events, health, food, travel, leisure time and activities, and shopping. The course will focus on communicative competence in situations relating to the aforementioned areas and also to art, music, commerce, family, and the future. Students learn to express themselves in Spanish regarding these topics as they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking people in general and to some specific Spanish-speaking countries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalSpring Semester, Second Year
16 Units TotalMUS 10
M
3
Music Appreciation
MUS 10
The course is a survey of the six historical periods of Western Music, from the Medieval Era to the 21st Century. Students will learn the elements of music, the physical aspects of sound, and the classifications and timbres of common instruments and digital media. Students will learn how music from the past reflects the ideas, art, and politics of the time. This course is recommended for AA Humanities elective, CSU General Ed Arts elective and Pre-Music Program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
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