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History of the Philippines
History of the Philippines
This course covers the historical development of the Philippines from the pre-colonial period to present day. The evolution of national culture, political and social institutions, and foreign relations will also be examined.
CRN: 71236
The Filipino Family
The Filipino Family
This course examines traditional and contemporary characteristics of the Filipino family with an emphasis on the impact of colonialism on family dynamics in the Philippines and Filipino communities in the diaspora. Other issues to be discussed in the context of the Filipino family include emigration and immigration, belief systems and faith, the evolution of cultural values, intergenerational conflict, colonial mentality, colorism, sexuality, gender identities, and transnationalism.
CRN: 71175
Philippine Culture and Society Through Film
Philippine Culture and Society Through Film
This course examines various cultural themes, sociopolitical, geographical, and historical factors of Philippine culture and society through cinema. Various cultural themes and sociopolitical influences on the Filipino experience through time discussed in this course include, but are not limited to the following: images of Filipinos, language distribution, interpersonal relations, ideas of self, belief systems, indigeneity, sex roles, the "Filipino Dream", immigration, and alienation.
Independent Studies: Philippine Studies
Independent Studies: Philippine Studies
Independent Study allows individual students to explore academic interests in Philippine Studies through guided research projects. Students are required to either write a research paper or give a presentation on their work.
Since this is an Independent Study course, it is important that the students enrolled have either a) taken a Philippine Studies course or course with Philippine/Filipino American Studies content at CCSF or another institution, or b) a strong understanding/background in Philippine/Filipino culture, history, and/or language to successfully complete this course. If you are not familiar with Philippine Studies in either of these ways, it is strongly suggested that you reconsider taking this course.
CRN: 71174
Immigrants in US History
Immigrants in US History
Comparison of selected Asian, African, European and Latino groups in the United States from colonial times to the present. Students examine and compare economic, social, and cultural contributions of immigrant communities; evaluate immigration and naturalization policies; and discuss issues of acculturation and ethnic identity.
CRN: 71245
U.S. History since 1900
U.S. History since 1900
An in-depth history of the United States since 1900, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life and on the role of the United States in world affairs.
CRN: 72274
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