Class Details

CETH 50
Civic Leadership for Community Empowerment

Course Description

This course is an introduction to Asian American studies through civic leadership, while also exploring community empowerment as theory and practice in public service--especially in the government, nonprofit, and education sectors. Students will examine the political economy of community development through history and contemporary community of Asian Americans and other underrepresented races/cultural groups in Silicon Valley. The course engages students in understanding the ecology of civic engagement, civic leadership, and reflecting on their personal paths for civic involvement.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-31.
Footnote:
CETH-050.-40Z: Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Formerly

(Formerly ASAM D050.)

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or (EWRT D01AS and EWRT D01AT) or ESL D005.