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University Studies: Humanities AA Degree
University Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AA.1513
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. With careful planning, the Humanities emphasis will satisfy the lower division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor’s degree in the various fields of Humanities.
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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
15 Units TotalENGL C1000
GE
4
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1000
Note: For students who would benefit from further instruction and individual support while taking their first college-transfer level English course, ENGL C1000E is a recommended alternative to ENGL C1000.
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
COMM C1000
GE
3
Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM C1000
In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This course may be taught 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
14 Units TotalSPAN 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 TotalART 4
GE
M
3
Arts of Africa, Oceania, Indigenous NA
ART 4
This course is a survey of visual culture within selected regions in Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America. It will emphasize both historical and contemporary art. Lectures are focused on the styles, motifs, symbols, rituals, and traditions of the cultures and tribes from the selected regions as seen in their crafts, drawings, sculptures, printmaking, and painting. This course is part of the Art Transfer Degree and may be offered in a distance education format.
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SPAN 3
M
4
Spanish 3
SPAN 3
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 5 or higher.
Note: This course is beyond the proficiency level equivalent to two years of high school level instruction in the same language.
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2. SPAN 3 includes a compact, detailed review of first-year material as well as new vocabulary and expansion of first-year principles, development of more advanced communication and composition skills, and verb tenses and structures. This course offers extensive conversational exercises with stress on correct pronunciation. The course also includes an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature and further discussion of the arts in general, particularly as they relate to the culture of 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 course is a continuation of SPAN 2. SPAN 3 includes a compact, detailed review of first-year material as well as new vocabulary and expansion of first-year principles, development of more advanced communication and composition skills, and verb tenses and structures. This course offers extensive conversational exercises with stress on correct pronunciation. The course also includes an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature and further discussion of the arts in general, particularly as they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalHUM 4
GE
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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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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