3 units, 3 hours lecture
An introduction to the field of humanities through an integrated study of culture
and the creative products of humanity. The fine arts as well as dominant philosophic,
political and religious ideas are evaluated as a means of understanding cultural expression.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C1, C2; IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
An integrated approach to European cultural values as expressed in representative
masterpieces of literature, philosophy, drama, music, visual art and architecture.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C1, C2; IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course examines women and Western culture through a humanistic lens, exploring
the place of women in literature and poetry, history, visual and performing arts,
philosophy, politics and science. Emphasis is placed on the manifestations of women’s
struggles across the spectrum of human experience.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
An integrated approach to the culture of East Asia from earliest civilization to present.
The cultural development of Japan, China and India, as well as Southeast Asia, will
be explored in relation to literature, music, drama, architecture, visual arts, and
film. Cultural expression will be examined using a religious and historical context.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
An examination of blues music and its influence on American culture. Blues will be
explored in musical, literary, historical and socio-political contexts in order to
understand the factors that gave rise to the art form. Particular emphasis will be
on the rich and expressive African-American culture and its profound contribution
to the American identity.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Integrated exploration of broadly representative examples of literature, philosophy,
drama, music, visual art, and architecture of the Americas-the geographical scope
of which will include the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2
Transfers to CSU
3 units, 3 hours lecture
An integrated approach to the possible culture humans may create in the future. Beginning
with an analysis of past and contemporary trends in literature, music, religion, painting
and/or architecture, an attempt will be made to project these trends into the future.
Emphasis will be on methods of projection using science fiction (writing and/or film)
as well as the prophecies of scientists, artists, sociologists, and political scientists.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
A comparative study of the modern cultural domains of the world: 1) East Asia, 2)
Middle East and Near East, 3) Europe, and 4) the Americas. A global perspective of
culture will be acquired through the experience of representative works of art, literature,
philosophy and religion. Emphasis will be on the transition of cultures to the modern
world and the interaction of cultures in the modern world.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC
1 unit, 5 hours work experience per week
60 volunteer hours or 75 paid hours
Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program which
promotes volunteer engagement. The purpose is to provide students an opportunity to
explore options and careers in a selected area of study. This course includes placement
in a community based site. Transfers to CSU