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234 HDC 120 (3-5) C,S Intro to Leadership Theory Practice Theory behind various leadership styles such as situational, multicultural, and servant leadership. Options available for student involvement with various student activities and programs or on-campus committees/ task forces. HDC 121 (2) N,C Peer Advising Focus on communication skills, problem-solving, interviewing techniques, and leadership potential. Upon successful completion of the course, students work in the Advising Center, assisting fellow students in understanding degree and transfer requirements and planning their quarterly programs of study. HDC 190 (1-2) N,C Women in Society (N) Issues related to women in society and in college. Covers college entry/re-entry, balancing responsibilities, assertiveness and self confidence, overcoming barriers. (C) Lecture and discussion on issues related to womens changing roles in society. Includes speakers from college and community. HDC 197 (2-3) C Leadership Practice Application Combines studentsf experiences such as serving on a college off-campus committee, or active involvement with student organizations or student government with workshops/ seminars on leadership and career skills. HDC 199 (1-3) C,S Independent Study Increase success in college through the application of techniques for problem-solving, planning and accomplishing goals. Provides a supportive setting and format for monitoring personal accountability, motivation and achievement. Strengthen critical thinking and leadership skills. Prereq: Permission. HDC 200 (1-3) N,C,S Orientation to Success in the American College Provides international students with the knowledge and skills for success in American community colleges. HDC 294 (1-2) C Individualized Career Development Designed to help students develop goals by developing awareness of their own patterns of aptitudes, interests, and personality traits. Career counseling session, writing assignments, career research and assessment help develop self-awareness through self-evaluation. Independent study with a counselor. Prereq: Counselors signature. HUMANITIES HUM 101 (5) C,S Humanities in Thought Action Covers significant movements in Western culture and values through major works of art, drama, literature, philosophy, music, architecture and language. From historical and political writings, learn of the forces affecting the humanities, from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire. HUM 102 (5) C,S Humanities in Thought Action Continuation of HUM 101. Covers the age of Charlemagne to the Enlightenment. HUM 103 (5) C,S Humanities in Thought Action Continuation of HUM 102, from the French and American Revolutions to contemporary issues. Recommended: Placement in ENG 101 (N). HUM 104 (5) N,C Visual Thinking Communication Skills Intro to thinking in images to release creativity; using the right brain in concert with the left brain; the focusing power of relaxed attention; idea sketching to generate, express, and record ideas; use of new problem-solving strategies for problems defying usual solutions. Prereq: Placement in ENG 098 or higher. HUM 105/ISP 105 (5) N,C Intercultural Communication Interdisciplinary focus on the role of languages and culture in effective intercultural communication including values, patterns, history, and attitudes that create and sustain cultures. Emphasis on skills and empathy gained from the study of diverse cultures through literature, theory and guest lecturers. HUM 110 (3-5) N,C,S Intro to Film Examines Hollywood film making as an art form, a business, and a shaper of culture. View, discuss and critically analyze classics, features and documentaries for increased understanding of literary and artistic elements. Covers the impact of films on personal experi ence, American culture and the world. HUM 111 (5) S Critical Thinking Ethics in the Workplace Intro to critical thinking, logic, and scientific reasoning with applications to other courses, everyday life and work. Relates directly to the programs of study and future careers of technical education students. HUM 112 (5) N,C,S Responsibilities Rights in a Free Society Examines individual rights and responsibilities in a free society in the practical context of an individuals roles as a citizen and resident of various levels of government, family member and employee or employer. Distinguishes between legally enforceable rights and obligations, and the relationship between responsibilities and legal authority. Assists in thinking clearly about these issues and adds the dimension of values to the critical thinking process. HUM 113 (5) S Applied Esthetics Development of an esthetic approach to technology and the world of work. Explores concepts of quality, beauty, good design, and a good work environment from a variety of viewpoints including philosophical, multicultural, psychological, economic and technological. HUM 114 (5) S Life Cycles of Technology Provides insights into the nature of the life cycles of businesses, products, materials and processes by using the techniques of research, analysis and writing of history. HUM 115 (3) S Perspectives of the Chinese Garden Overview of the history, meaning and signifi cance of Chinese gardens. Covers art, poetry and architecture; language and calligraphy; the influence of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism; native flora and geography; plants and their symbolism; principles and styles of Chinese garden design; and the place of the Chinese garden in the world today.

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