Colette Crutcher, Torantsin Renace, (1998). This mural is located at 16th and Alabama in the Mission.
Welcome to Spring 2020!
The Latin American and Latino/a Studies Department at City College serves the Latinx communities of San Francisco, as well as others who want to learn more about the largest community of color in California. Our course offerings bridge the divide between Latin America and Latinx communities in the United States.
This semester, Dr. Elkan will be offering Latinx Diaspora: The Impact of Latinxs in the U.S. (LALS 1, MWF 9:10-10:00 AM), Drug Wars in the Americas (LALS 11, fully online via Canvas), and Diego Rivera; Art and Social Change in Latin America (LALS 14, fully online via Canvas). Click the "Courses" tab in the upper right for more information on Dr. Elkan's online classes.
Instructor Contact Info
Daniel Acosta Elkan, Ph.D.
Department of Latin American & Latino/a Studies
Office Location and Hours: 186 Science Hall (Ocean Campus), Fridays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Preferred Contact Method: Canvas Inbox for current students, or e-mail delkan@ccsf.edu. I will respond within 2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays), but often sooner.
Log-in Instructions
Go to the RAM ID Portal and Login.
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
Instructions for new students
Once logged in, Click on the Canvas Tile.
Shortcut: Login directly to Canvas.
Canvas Chat Support is available 24/7.
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
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