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Social Science

Social Justice Studies Social Science

SJS 001 Introduction to Social Justice Studies 3.0 Units SOCS 030 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard. Peace, Non Violence and Conflict Resolution
Transferable to UC/CSU Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001.
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Transferable to UC/CSU
Interdisciplinary introduction to the study of race/ethnicity, General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option B: Area 4G;
gender, and sexuality in the United States. Examines Option C: Area D7
social justice movements and perspectives in relation Hours: 48-54 lecture.
to ethnicity/race, gender and sexuality, and related Introduction to the study of peace, non violence and
intersectional systems of difference in the United States. peaceful conflict resolution. The course is designed for
Analysis of antiracist and feminist perspectives serves as students interested in the fundamental issues of peace,
a basis for understanding socio-economic, cultural and justice and conflict resolution in our society. It offers
political inequities in the United States and globally, and students an opportunity to reflect on the peace writings of
for assessing strategies for creating greater equity and both past and contemporary authors and is an examination
inclusion for all. of justice, peace and peacemakers, in the U.S. and
worldwide.
SJS 002 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 48-54 lecture.
Analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. Examines the
cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions
that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic
inequalities, as well as historical and contemporary
patterns of interaction between various racial and
ethnic groups.

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