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University Studies: World Languages AA Degree - ASL
University Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AA.1514
The World Languages emphasis is recommended for students pursuing intermediate fluency in a world language to facilitate communication in professional settings or to begin the first two years of a language or literature major and transfer to a university.
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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 1A
GE
4
Reading & Composition
ENGL 1A
This course is the transferable course in composition currently offered to qualified freshmen at practically all American colleges and universities. It presupposes that the students already have a substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their writing is reasonably free from errors. The course concentrates on developing effective writing and reading. A library research paper is required for successful completion of the course.
This composition class is also taught by Distance Learning. In these sections of ENGL 1A, students will be required to attend class lecture/discussion in a virtual on-line classroom instead of physically attending in a classroom. This will require participation through a text-only Internet connection utilizing a WebCT classroom. Minimum requirement: ability to access World Wide Web addresses. Students may access WebCT through any Internet ramp, including Personal Computer or Web T.V. connection or any Internet connection accessible through the local library, work, school, etc.
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CMST 60
GE
3
Public Speaking
CMST 60
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.
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This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.
SOC 3
GE
3
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOC 3
This course is an introduction to the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in the behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics; levels and types of measurement; measures of central tendency and dispersion; normal, t, and chi-square distributions; probability and hypothesis testing; and correlation and regression. Applications of statistical software to the behavioral sciences and/or other social science data is required. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ASL 1
GE
M
4
American Sign Language 1
ASL 1
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ASL 1L, or previous completion of ASL 1L with a grade of C or higher.
Designed to introduce student to basic skills in American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and grammatical structure. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in basic dialogue, visual cues and the receptive skills to understand general American Sign Language conversation. Topics include: American Sign Language as an independent language, the history of American Sign Language, the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
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Designed to introduce student to basic skills in American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and grammatical structure. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in basic dialogue, visual cues and the receptive skills to understand general American Sign Language conversation. Topics include: American Sign Language as an independent language, the history of American Sign Language, the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
ASL 1
M
Lab
1
American Sign Language 1
ASL 1
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ASL 1L, or previous completion of ASL 1L with a grade of C or higher.
Designed to introduce student to basic skills in American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and grammatical structure. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in basic dialogue, visual cues and the receptive skills to understand general American Sign Language conversation. Topics include: American Sign Language as an independent language, the history of American Sign Language, the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
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Designed to introduce student to basic skills in American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and grammatical structure. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in basic dialogue, visual cues and the receptive skills to understand general American Sign Language conversation. Topics include: American Sign Language as an independent language, the history of American Sign Language, the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalENGL 1B
GE
3
Literature & Composition
ENGL 1B
Course is an introduction to the study of literature, some of its major themes and types, including poetry, short story, novel and drama. Critical and analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills are stressed, with emphasis on close textual analysis and use of textual evidence to support ideas about literary works. Students will learn to argue and refute interpretations of literature and to recognize a wide variety of strategies employed to achieve literary effects. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the Internet.
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HIST 17A
GE
3
United States History
HIST 17A
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 12
GE
4
General Earth Science
ESCI 12
Note: Required field trips. The lecture portion of this course may be offered as distance education.
A survey course designed for non-science majors which spans the Earth-related sciences, including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. In general, the course focuses on physical processes and materials as related to each discipline. Topics include the geologic evolution of the Earth, economic resources derived from the Earth, Earth materials, evolution and character of the oceans, ocean-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric processes including weather and climate, the solar system and Earth as part of the universe. Using an Earth systems approach, lecture and laboratory will consider concepts centered about the sustainable use of natural resources. The laboratory portion of this course provides hands-on activities that support and demonstrate lecture concepts. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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A survey course designed for non-science majors which spans the Earth-related sciences, including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. In general, the course focuses on physical processes and materials as related to each discipline. Topics include the geologic evolution of the Earth, economic resources derived from the Earth, Earth materials, evolution and character of the oceans, ocean-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric processes including weather and climate, the solar system and Earth as part of the universe. Using an Earth systems approach, lecture and laboratory will consider concepts centered about the sustainable use of natural resources. The laboratory portion of this course provides hands-on activities that support and demonstrate lecture concepts. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ASL 2
GE
M
4
American Sign Language 2
ASL 2
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ASL 2L, or previous completion of ASL 2L with a grade of C or higher
This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactical elements. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language development and acquisition, and societal and legal issues.
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This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactical elements. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language development and acquisition, and societal and legal issues.
ASL 2
M
Lab
1
American Sign Language 2
ASL 2
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ASL 2L, or previous completion of ASL 2L with a grade of C or higher
This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactical elements. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language development and acquisition, and societal and legal issues.
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This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactical elements. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language development and acquisition, and societal and legal issues.
Fall Semester, Second Year
14 Units TotalASL 3
GE
M
4
American Sign Language 3
ASL 3
This course is intended for students who plan to use American Sign Language in their daily lives. Success in this course will enable students to communicate with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals through sign language at an average rate of speed and build confidence in their use of the language. Students will study basic qualities and skills needed to interpret including topics such as the interpreting process, an overview of the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, expectations, and simultaneous interpreting practice. Exposure to Deaf culture through class discussions and guest lecturers will be incorporated. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ENGL 1C
GE
3
Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing
ENGL 1C
Course focuses on critical thinking skills, close textual analysis, and expository and argumentative writing. Students apply critical thinking skills in reading non-fiction and fiction, and in writing essays of definition, cause/effect analysis, argumentation, refutation, and advocacy. Students will learn to use research strategies in analyzing others' ideas and supporting their own. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGNR 60
GE
3
Environmental Science
AGNR 60
Advisory: Students who wish to add a lab component to this class should co-enroll in AGNR 61.
This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
HIST 35
GE
M
3
History of Mexican Americans
HIST 35
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190, or English Placement Level 6 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ESL 138.
This course traces the cultural, economic, literary, and political history of the Mexican and Mexican American in the U.S. up to the present. Focus will be on the development and nature of Mexican and Chicano culture and the Chicano movement, emphasizing especially significant historical movements and their contribution to understanding current cultural problems. Socioeconomic and political forces that shaped U.S. policies and practices in relation to the Mexican immigrant and Mexican Americans will be developed.
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This course traces the cultural, economic, literary, and political history of the Mexican and Mexican American in the U.S. up to the present. Focus will be on the development and nature of Mexican and Chicano culture and the Chicano movement, emphasizing especially significant historical movements and their contribution to understanding current cultural problems. Socioeconomic and political forces that shaped U.S. policies and practices in relation to the Mexican immigrant and Mexican Americans will be developed.
STU 90
1
Career Choice
STU 90
A course designed for students who are undecided about their educational and/or career goals. Through a series of group exercises, and career development testing, students learn to identify personal values, interests, skills, aversions, and personality patterns and understand how they relate to choices in the world of work. Students learn to access occupational information, develop decision-making skills and set career goals. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, Second Year
16 Units TotalASL 4
GE
M
4
American Sign Language 4
ASL 4
This course is intended for students who plan to use American Sign Language (ASL) in their daily lives. Success in this course will enable students to communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals through ASL at an average rate of speed and build confidence in their use of the language, storytelling ability and presentation. Students will study qualities and skills needed to become interpreters. Students will be exposed to a variety of members and activities in the Deaf community. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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THTR 1
GE
3
Introduction to Theatre Arts
THTR 1
This course is a survey of Theatre Arts including dramatic structure, performance style, plays, terminology, history, criticism, and stagecraft. Students will develop an appreciation for the theatre arts through lectures, viewing, critiquing, and participating in college productions. Students will participate in 12 hours of production activity per semester. This course fulfills the Arts requirement for General Ed transfer and is required for the Theatre Certificate.
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POLS 2
GE
3
Introduction to American Government
POLS 2
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or ESL 138, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ETHS 1
GE
3
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETHS 1
Advisory: ENGL 196 with a grade of C or higher
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/o Americans. This course examines the systemic nature of racial/ethnic oppression through an examination of key concepts including racialization and ethnocentrism, with a specific focus on the persistence of white supremacy. Using an anti-racist framework, the course will examine historical and contemporary social movements dedicated to the decolonization of social institutions, resistance, and social justice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/o Americans. This course examines the systemic nature of racial/ethnic oppression through an examination of key concepts including racialization and ethnocentrism, with a specific focus on the persistence of white supremacy. Using an anti-racist framework, the course will examine historical and contemporary social movements dedicated to the decolonization of social institutions, resistance, and social justice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 10B
GE
M
3
World Literature (after 1500)
ENGL 10B
This course introduces students to some representative masterpieces in world literature beginning with 1500 and continuing to the present. A majority of the works will be selected from non-Western literary traditions. The course involves critical analysis of these works within the context of the culture and time in which they were written. Emphasis centers on identifying and analyzing important themes that shape and define the human experience. ENGL 10A is not a prerequisite to ENGL 10B. The equivalent to this course in content and objectives may also be offered on the Internet.
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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:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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