Spring 2008 Schedule
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Our Faculty Virginia Escalante English 101 Office: C-225A Phone: (619) 388-3596 Email: vescalan@sdccd.edu   Enrique Davalos Chicano Studies 141A Office: A-1A Phone: (619) 388-3634 Email: edavalos@sdccd.edu

Why are these courses linked?

English 101 with Chicano Studies 141A is a perfect combination of classes.  They are linked so that students may experience the important connection between college level reading, composition and history.  Students will be given reading assignments in CS History 141A and will be asked to research and analyze the same readings in English 101.

In addition to being linked, these classes have a common theme.  Students will cultivate a multi-layered understanding of the content of history, based on a critical analysis of primary and secondary resources, narratives and testimonials.  Experiential learning and community based activities will also support a crucial understanding of how history has shaped our world today.

Course Descriptions

English 101 – Reading & Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL 051 and ENGL 056, or ENGL 092A or ENGL 092B or ENGL 064, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or assessment Skill Levels W5/R5.

This course is designed for transfer-level students or for those who want to develop competence in college level reading and composition. In this course, students read, analyze, discuss and think critically using a variety of works and sources. Based on these activities, students write essays, fully documented research projects, and other types of texts for various purposes and audiences. This written work, which demonstrates effective, logical, and precise expression of ideas, totals at least 6000 graded words. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. (FT). UC Transfer Course List. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. CAN ENGL 2 = ENGL 101 (City,Mesa,Miramar) CAN ENGL SEQ A = ENGL 105 + ENGL 101 (City,Mesa,Miramar).

Chicano Studies 141A –
United States History from a Chicano Perspective
Advisory: ENGL 051 and ENGL 056, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or assessment Skill Levels W5/R5

This course is the first part (Chic 141A) of a survey of U.S. history from the Latino/Latina, Mexican and Chicano/Chicana perspectives. It covers the period from the development of the Native American pre-Columbian cultures of Mexico and the U.S. to the time of the Mexican War of 1848 (or the War of the North American Invasion, as it is known in Mexico) and the conquest and annexation of the Mexican northern frontier by the U.S. The course explores the Latino, Mexican and Chicano contributions to the history and culture of the United States, as well as the consequences of the U.S. policies on the history and culture of Mexico. This general education course would be of interest to students studying history, ethnic studies, or other social sciences. This course partially satisfies the American Institutions requirement for the associate degree and for transfer to CSU. (FT). UC Transfer Course List. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. CHIC 141A, 141B; or BLAS 140A, 140B; or HIST 109, 110; or HIST 150, 151 combined: maximum credit, one series.

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