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CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

ANTH 15. Philippine Culture and Society (3)
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The development of Philippine culture and the impact of Western civilization on the people; emphasis on the ways of life in Philippine cities and barrios. Tribal cultures. CSU/UC

ASAM 8. Filipino American Community (3)
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Description and analysis of Filipino American community problems from a sociological viewpoint. Cultural shock and other problems of adaptation of Filipino immigrants considered in light of the carryover from Filipino culture and psychology. CSU/UC

GLST 50. Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Communities of Color in the U.S. (3)
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Examination of the formation of lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgender identities and communities among people of color in the United States. Included are African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Chicano/Latinos. CSU/UC

HIST 36. History of Southeast Asia (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey of the history of southeast Asia, with emphasis on the role of the United States in Southeast Asia. CSU/UC

HIST 37. History of the Philippines (3)
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The historical and cultural growth of the Philippines, including the development of national culture, political and social institutions, and foreign relations. CSU/UC

HIST 39. The United States Presence in the Western Pacific Rim: An Introduction (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey course on the evolution of US interests, expansion and foreign policies in the Western Pacific Rim area, specifically the countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia. CSU/UC

IDST 37. Ethnic Minorities in the United States (3)
Lec-3
An interdisciplinary survey of the history, culture, problems, and conditions of American ethnic minorities and the effects of racism, prejudice and discrimination on emerging minority groups in the United States. CSU/UC

IDST 40. Introduction to Contemporary Issues in the Filipino Community (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Students identify and critically analyze contemporary social, political, economic, educational, and cultural issues that are important and significantly affect the life of the Filipino American community. Issues include the following areas: defining Filipino and Filipino American identity, immigration and acculturation, socioeconomic status, employment, racial and ethnic diversity, gender, political empowerment, education, and emerging patterns of the Filipino family. CSU/UC

IDST 42. Philippine Humanities (3)
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Appreciation and critical evaluation of Filipino philosophy, literature, art, music, and dance for the purpose of developing an aesthetic sense and cultural acceptance. Exposure to the best of these forms through readings, recordings, films, and field trips. CSU/UC

PILIPINO LANGUAGE COURSES: See Pilipino in this section of the catalog.

PHST 10. Independent Study (3)
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Independent reading and research in Philippines Studies. The student is required to submit an essay or project on a topic that the instructor has approved in advance. This project must have strong relevancy within the area of Philippine Studies and meets the student's own educational resources and needs. CSU (UC upon review)

PHST 20. The Filipino Family (3)
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A survey of adaption to internal and external forces of change that have buffeted and changed the modern Filipino family. Description and analysis of traditional and contemporary Filipino family systems as they respond to the nature and changes within the larger Philippine society and culture. CSU/UC

PHST 30. Philippine Society and Culture Through Film (3)
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An examination of Filipino/Philippine films for expressions of various cultural themes and socio-political influences on the Filipino experience; includes: the use and meaning of language for Filipinos, images of Filipinos, interpersonal relations, isolation, sex roles, "The Filipino Dream," immigration, and bicultural alienation. CSU/UC

POLS 47. Government and Politics of Southeast Asia (3)
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A survey of political developments and changes in Southeast Asian states (the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore) and such other states as Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, and Burma. Internal politics and international relations. CSU

PSYC 22. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed PSYC 23.
Critical evaluation of the concept of race as a biological, social and cultural construct and examination of psychological aspects of race and ethnic relations. Psychohistorical analysis of the treatment of African Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican/Latino Americans, and Native Americans in the USA. Emphasis on the strengths and unique contributions of these and other groups to the USA. CSU

PSYC 23. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: PSYC 1
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed PSYC 22.
Critical evaluation of the concept of race as a biological, social and cultural construct and examination of psychological aspects of race and ethnic relations. Psychohistorical analysis of the treatment of African Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican/Latino Americans, and Native Americans in the USA. Emphasis on the strengths and unique contributions of these and other groups to the USA. CSU/UC

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