Student Equity Reenvisioned Learning Communities

Student Equity Reenvisioned

Learning Communities

Welcome!

We are extremly excited about your interest in participating in a Behavioral and Social Science (BSS) Learning Community! Behavioral and Social Science learning communities provide students with an opportunity to experience an innovative and dynamic learning environment not typical of most college courses. In BSS learning communities, you will explore a central theme from the perspective of different disciplines. This approach provides a learning experience to build a community that enhances learning and fosters connections among students, faculty, and disciplines.  Please explore this website to learn more about our learning communities and how you can become a participant. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.


Why Enroll in a Learning Community?

UC/CSU transferable courses linked through a central theme

Free tutoring through PASS mentors

Small classes

Student-centered faculty

Hands-on learning applied to the real world

Engagement with professors and  classmates in meaningful discussion

Efficient progress toward transfer

Academic counseling integrated


Spring 2018 BSS/AAPI/SER Learning Communities

 

Between Black and White: Finding AAPI Voices in the U.S. Racial Landscape

  • Christina Nagao - English 84: Developmental Reading and Writing
    • Section #6120 - Monday 11:30 a.m. - 1:35 p.m., H 202 & Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:35 p.m., H 201 
  • Hong Herrera Thomas - History 114: History of the Asian American in the United States
    • Section #2408 - Monday & Wednesday  09:30 - 10:55 a.m., SOCS 209 

The Chicano Linguistic and Socio-cultural Experience

  • Xocoyotzin Herrera - Ethnic Studies 5: Chicano Culture
    • Section #2296 - Monday & Wednesday  11:15 a.m. - 12:40 p.m., SOCS 121 
  • Argelia Andrade - Spanish 52A: Spanish for Native Speakers I
    • Section #6974 - Monday & Wednesday  01:00 - 3:30 p.m., SOCS 117 

Social Justice: Racial Inequality and Remaking a New World

  • John Baranski - History 102: United States History to 1877 to Present
    • Section #2354 - Tuesday & Thursday  09:30 - 10:55 a.m., SOCS 208 
  • Melissa Fujiwara -  Sociology 101:Introduction to Sociology
    • Section #2904 - Tuesday & Thursday  07:45 - 09:10 a.m., SOCS 208 

 

Fall 2017 BSS/AAPI/SER Learning Communities

 

Between Black and White: Finding AAPI Voices in the U.S. Racial Landscape

  • Christina Nagao - English 1A: Reading and Composition
  • Melissa Fujiwara -  Sociology 107: Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States

Heritage and Identity Across Borders: The History of Mexico and the Chicano Socio-cultural Experience

  • Xocoyotzin Herrera—Ethnic Studies 3: The Chicano in Contemporary United States Society
  • Jason Suárez—History 154: The History of Mexico

Social Justice: Racial Inequality and Remaking a New World

  • Hong Herrera Thomas - Ethnic Studies 1: Introduction to Ethnic Studies
  • John Baranski -  History 102: US History from 1877 to Present

 

Spring 2017 Behavioral and Social Sciences/SER Learning Community

 

Social Justice: Racial Inequality and Remaking a New World

  • John Baranski - History 102: United States History to 1877
  • Melissa Fujiwara -  Sociology 107: Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States

 

Fall 2016 Behavioral and Social Sciences/SER Learning Community

 

Creating Justice: The Power of One, The Power of Many

  • Daniel Walker—History 102: United States History to 1877
  • Hong Herrera Thomas—Ethnic Studies 1: Introduction to Ethnic Studies 
  • Yun Chu—Human Development 110: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life

 

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