This is a writing course that emphasizes critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery of library research techniques. It includes instruction and practice in critical thinking; analytical reading and evaluation of written work, including at least one book-length work of significant literature; and communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays. Students are required to write a minimum of 5000 formal words, including a research project, based on essays, literature read in class, personal experience, and college-level research. Prerequisites: ENGL V02 or placement as measured by the college assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ENGL 1A.

This course examines the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. It explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. It identifies and explores teacher-child relationships, professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Also introduced are best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective teaching strategies for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ENGL V02. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for young children birth through age eight. It explores teaching strategies and curriculum development based on theoretical frameworks, observation, and assessment. Emphasis is on the teacher’s role in supporting development and learning across the curriculum, including all content areas. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CD V62, ENGL V02. Transfer credit: CSU.

Introduction to Spanish/English medical interpreting. Designed to teach students to interpret in a medical context using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation. Includes interpreting in a medical setting, pronunciation of Spanish and English names and medical terms, Spanish and English medical terminology, bi-cultural medical communication and regional dialects, scenarios that an interpreter encounters while on the job. Addresses patient/provider communication, cultural interference, interpreter code of ethics and the role of the interpreter in the healthcare setting and industry. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: SPAN V04 or SPAN V04S with a grade of C or better. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course introduces the fundamental techniques, aesthetic vision, and language of photography as a tool for communication, from its analogue roots to contemporary digital platforms. Students learn to operate SLR-style cameras for proper exposure, and students will use both film and digital capture, learning appropriate workflows from capture to print. The course includes demonstrations, lab work, readings, photographic shooting assignments, and critiques. Students may work with their own cameras or check-out cameras through the department. Field trips may be required. Notes: UC Credit Limitation: PHOT V01 and PHOT V02, combined - maximum credit, one course (see counselor). Formerly: Photo 1.Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This course provides continuing instruction and exploration of the cultural, historical, technical, and artistic aspects of color photography. Students will interpret color for their own formal and conceptual ends, and an emphasis will be placed on the artistic merit of color photography and portfolio development. Prerequisites: PHOT V06A. Field trips may be required. Formerly: PHOTO 6B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.