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?
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UC/CSU transferable courses linked
through a central theme
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Free tutoring through PASS mentors
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Small classes
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Student-centered faculty
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Hands-on learning applied to the real world
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Engagement with professors and classmates in meaningful discussion
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Efficient progress toward transfer
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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