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Catalog Description Also known as WMST 5 Advisory: Completion of ENGL A with grade of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: Provides a sociological analysis of health issues that concern women throughout their life course. The impact of physiology, psychology, culture, society, and politics upon women's well-being are addressed using the feminist perspective. (CSU, UC) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Apply feminist theory to the understanding of the socio-political impacts on women's bodies and health. CSLO #2: Evaluate the role of feminist movements and groups in the influence of practice, research, and policy of women's health. CSLO #3: Evaluate the impact of social stratification on the status of women's health. Effective Term Fall 2024 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. define the feminist (woman-centered) perspective and methods of studying women as they relate to the sociological discipline; 2. critique the history of women's health and the effect of feminist movements upon health status, health research, and the health care of women; 3. evaluate ways in which women's groups have brought about social change, particularly in the area of health related public policy (e.g., access and preconceptions by professionals); 4. analyze the impact of intersectional identities upon women's physical, mental and emotional lives and their places in society; 5. discuss critical findings and implications of selected research studies exploring various health and health care issues of women; 6. analyze the types of research utilized in the study of women's health using major research studies as examples; 7. distinguish the scientific method from hearsay in interpreting material written about women's health in popular news; 8. discuss the status and trends in the health of women and their care, with special attention to the differences among ethnic and racial subgroups and the impact of poverty; 9. analyze the impact of socializing agents on body image, self esteem, and the occurrence of eating disorders; 10. evaluate the cycle of violence in intimate partner relationships and analyze the contributing social, political, cultural, and generational factors to the prevalence of violence against women; 11. differentiate selected physiological changes a woman's body undergoes (e.g., menarche, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, aging) and their psychosocial impact; 12. analyze the politics of women's reproductive rights and its impact on attitudes, policy, and access; 13. analyze the difference between efforts toward reproductive rights and the broader goals of the reproductive justice movement; 14. evaluate alternative health care methods; 15. discuss the common diseases and disorders of women (e.g., STIs, cancers, PCOS, PID, Heart Disease, etc.) such as: description, causes, prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention measures; 16. analyze the impact of addiction on women's health, including socio-political issues, stigma, and access to services; 17. evaluate the social, cultural, and political challenges facing women with disabilities; and 18. generate a plan to make informed decisions to enhance personal health status. 19. evaluate the role of individual and collective action on social policy, access, and/or education of women's health issues. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability AA/AS - Behavioral Sciences AA/AS - Health Ed/Physical Ed CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) CSUGE - D4 Gender Studies CSUGE - E1 Lifelong Learning and Self-Development Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) IGETC - 4D Gender Studies Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: The instructor will present a film on body image, eating disorders and the media and lead a discussion on how advertising and media play a significant role in generating an unattainable image of perfection. Discussion will serve as a premise to students' collage project where students will work to deconstruct media images and the impact of this 'ideal' female image. Essay Examinations Example: Essay Question: Referencing our guest speaker, your textbook readings and our class discussion, identify and explain 3 key reasons abused individuals stay in abusive relationships. Objective Examinations Example: Evaluation based on short essay, matching, fill-in and true/false exams. Fill Question: The first onset of a girl's menstruation is called _____________________. Projects Example: Collage Project: using examples given in class, student will create a collage out of magazine images. The goal is to look critically at the imagery of women in the media as presented by advertisers in magazines. Included with the physical collage is a paper explaining the collage and analyzing the impact of media and advertising. (this assignment is accompanied by the work of Jean Killbourne, the film Miss Representation, readings and lecture about body image, media, and self-empowerment). Reports Example: Interview a woman who is at least one generation older than you. Compare your ideas of being their age with the interviewee's reality. Discuss the positives and negatives of growing older-- include both your perspective and the perspective of your interviewee. Integrate research, readings, and lecture content from our course. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will present a lecture on the history of the witch trials and its connection to midwives and the creation of the field of gynecology. Instructor will put students into small groups for initial discussion, followed by full-class discussion, and the lasting impact of the witch trials on today's socio-cultural-political attitudes of women's health, including pregnancy and birth. Distance Learning The instructor will assign an article about mandatory HIV testing for pregnant women, along with a lecture on research, education, and public policy related to pregnancy and HIV. The students will be required to argue for or against mandatory testing in a discussion board/VoiceThread assignment. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments Students will have weekly reading assignments. Sample readings include, Boston Women's Health Collective's Our Bodies, Ourselves and the Federation of Feminist Women's Health Centers' A New View of a Woman's Body. Additionally, articles may be given from scholarly journals. Examples of assignments include: 1. Read Chapter 1 in "Our Bodies, Ourselves" and be prepared to discuss the role of the feminist health movement in increasing representation of women in health research. 2. Read Chapter 7 in A "New View of a Woman's Body" and Chapter 13 in "Our Bodies, Ourselves" on birth control methods and be prepared to discuss one hormone and one non-hormone method of birth control in small groups with your classmates. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Students will regularly write formal, college level, essays related to course material. Examples of assignments include: 1. Watch a popular television drama series or a movie and critique the prevalence of violence against women. Summarize the events of violence shown against women; referencing course lecture and readings, analyze the events: what type of violence is depicted?; who is the perpetrator? what is the relationship between the perpetrator and the woman (i.e., intimate, acquaintance, stranger?); what role do you think media plays in "real world" violence against women? Is media a contributor? Why or Why not? How might the media play a role in ending violence against women? 2. Create an ideal menarche experience. What would you do to create a positive experience for a young girl approaching menarche? How does this relate to your own "real life" experience? What is the significance of menarche experiences on women's lives? Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Activity Paper: Students will be required to participate in one activity to interact on a personal level with a health topic that concerns and/or interests them. A list of possible options, including going to a women's health appointment, having a breast health or heart health screening, writing to an elected official about a women's health related issue, and participating in community event related to women's health, will be provided for students although individual ideas/suggestions will also be considered. After participating in the decided upon activity, students will be required to write a paper or create a digital story about their experience and the relevance to the course. Additional research on the topic may be required to support their paper/digital story. Required Materials Our Bodies, Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era Author: Boston Women's Health Collective Publisher: Touchstone Publication Date: 2011 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist Author: Megan Seely Publisher: NYU Press Publication Date: 2019 Text Edition: 2 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: A New View of a Woman's Body Author: Federation of Feminist Women's Health Centers Publisher: Feminist Health Press Publication Date: 1991 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproductions, and the Meaning of Liberty Author: Dorothy Roberts Publisher: Random House Publication Date: 2014 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Doing Harm: The truth about how bad medicine and lazy science leave women dismissed, misdiagnosed and sick Author: Maya Dusenbery Publisher: Harper One Publication Date: 2018 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Pain and Prejudice: How the medical system ignores women and what we can do about it Author: Gabrielle Jackson Publisher: Greystone Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Sociology is a disciplined quest for the understanding of human behavior—particularly in post-industrial society. Through a systematic analysis of society, its groups, institutions and processes, sociologists hope to better understand and predict human behavior. The introductory course provides a foundation in sociological concepts, with the goal of having students acquire the perspective in sociology and the ability to see their personal position in a societal context. Other sociology courses focus on social problems, race and ethnic relations, gender and gender identity, and the family.

Catalog Description Hours: 54 lecture Description: An examination of state and local governments and their relations to the federal government. Topics include interest groups, elections and policy issues. (CSU, UC) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Outline the policy making process at the state and local levels, analyzing relations amongst the three branches of government, social institutions and citizen participation. CSLO #2: Assess state and local government in terms of compliance with democratic principles and theories of politics. CSLO #3: Explain the roles of different ideas held by the public and policymakers in shaping public policies. Effective Term Fall 2024 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Apply scientific theories to analyze politics at the state and local levels; 2. Differentiate the composition and roles of the three branches of the state government; 3. Apply different models of local government to specific cases; 4. Contrast federalism to unitary governmental relations at the local level; 5. Evaluate the impact of diversity on politics and policy; 6. Assess representative and direct democracy as practiced in the state; 7. Outline civil liberties and civil rights in the state; 8. explain how to participate effectively at the state and local levels; 9. Differentiate the U.S. Constitution, California's constitution and local charters; 10. Demonstrate the connections between policy, ideologies and public opinion; 11. Correlate budgeting with other policy issues at the state and local levels. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability AA/AS - Social Sciences CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) CSU - US3 Hist/Const/Amer Idea CSUGE - D Social Sciences CSUGE - D8 Pol Sci/Govt/Lgl In Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) IGETC - 4 Soc./Behav Sciences Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Posts to the discussion board will be assessed periodically based on command of the material and civility. Essay Examinations Example: Students will submit through turnitin essays that will be graded with a rubric that will be provided to students. Objective Examinations Example: Students will be given weekly multiple choice exams and will be provided with the key after the deadline for completion with feedback. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: Instructor provides lecture notes and PowerPoint to accompany required textbook reading on the plural executive. Distance Learning Students are to post to instructor's prompts on the discussion board, assessing the plural executive model's merits. Instructor will monitor discussions and interject when needed to support learning. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter in the textbook on the plural executive, looking for strengths and weaknesses. 2. Read an editorial and an op-ed on a given proposition and prepare to discuss. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Post a paragraph response to the instructor's prompt on the discussion board. 2. Write a report on a selected local government. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials California: Politics of Diversity Author: David Lawrence Publisher: Cengage Publication Date: 2019 Text Edition: 10th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: California Government and Politics Today Author: Mona Field Publisher: Pearson Publication Date: 2017 Text Edition: 15th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: California Politics and Government Author: Larry N. Gerston and Terry Christensen Publisher: Cengage Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 15th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Governing in California Author: Anagnoson Publisher: Norton Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 8th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: California Politics Author: Renee Van Vechten Publisher: CQ Press Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Also known as SOC 5 Advisory: Completion of ENGL A with grade of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: Provides a sociological analysis of health issues that concern women throughout their life course. The impact of physiology, psychology, culture, society, and politics upon women's well-being are addressed using the feminist perspective. (CSU, UC) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Apply feminist theory to the understanding of the socio-political impacts on women's bodies and health. CSLO #2: Evaluate the role of feminist movements and groups in the influence of practice, research, and policy of women's health. CSLO #3: Evaluate the impact of social stratification on the status of women's health. Effective Term Fall 2024 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. define the feminist (woman-centered) perspective and methods of studying women as they relate to the sociological discipline; 2. critique the history of women's health and the effect of feminist movements upon health status, health research, and the health care of women; 3. evaluate ways in which women's groups have brought about social change, particularly in the area of health related public policy (e.g., access and preconceptions by professionals); 4. analyze the impact of intersectional identities upon women's physical, mental and emotional lives and their places in society; 5. discuss critical findings and implications of selected research studies exploring various health and health care issues of women; 6. analyze the types of research utilized in the study of women's health using major research studies as examples; 7. distinguish the scientific method from hearsay in interpreting material written about women's health in popular news; 8. discuss the status and trends in the health of women and their care, with special attention to the differences among ethnic and racial subgroups and the impact of poverty; 9. analyze the impact of socializing agents on body image, self esteem, and the occurrence of eating disorders; 10. evaluate the cycle of violence in intimate partner relationships and analyze the contributing social, political, cultural, and generational factors to the prevalence of violence against women; 11. differentiate selected physiological changes a woman's body undergoes (e.g., menarche, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, aging) and their psychosocial impact; 12. analyze the politics of women's reproductive rights and its impact on attitudes, policy, and access; 13. analyze the difference between efforts toward reproductive rights and the broader goals of the reproductive justice movement; 14. evaluate alternative health care methods; 15. discuss the common diseases and disorders of women (e.g., STIs, cancers, PCOS, PID, Heart Disease, etc.) such as: description, causes, prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention measures; 16. analyze the impact of addiction on women's health, including socio-political issues, stigma, and access to services; 17. evaluate the social, cultural, and political challenges facing women with disabilities; and 18. generate a plan to make informed decisions to enhance personal health status. 19. evaluate the role of individual and collective action on social policy, access, and/or education of women's health issues. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability AA/AS - Behavioral Sciences AA/AS - Health Ed/Physical Ed CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) CSUGE - D4 Gender Studies CSUGE - E1 Lifelong Learning and Self-Development Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) IGETC - 4D Gender Studies Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: The instructor will present a film on body image, eating disorders and the media and lead a discussion on how advertising and media play a significant role in generating an unattainable image of perfection. Discussion will serve as a premise to students' collage project where students will work to deconstruct media images and the impact of this 'ideal' female image. Essay Examinations Example: Essay Question: Referencing our guest speaker, your textbook readings and our class discussion, identify and explain 3 key reasons abused individuals stay in abusive relationships. Objective Examinations Example: Evaluation based on short essay, matching, fill-in and true/false exams. Fill Question: The first onset of a girl's menstruation is called _____________________. Projects Example: Collage Project: using examples given in class, student will create a collage out of magazine images. The goal is to look critically at the imagery of women in the media as presented by advertisers in magazines. Included with the physical collage is a paper explaining the collage and analyzing the impact of media and advertising. (this assignment is accompanied by the work of Jean Killbourne, the film Miss Representation, readings and lecture about body image, media, and self-empowerment). Reports Example: Interview a woman who is at least one generation older than you. Compare your ideas of being their age with the interviewee's reality. Discuss the positives and negatives of growing older-- include both your perspective and the perspective of your interviewee. Integrate research, readings, and lecture content from our course. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will present a lecture on the history of the witch trials and its connection to midwives and the creation of the field of gynecology. Instructor will put students into small groups for initial discussion, followed by full-class discussion, and the lasting impact of the witch trials on today's socio-cultural-political attitudes of women's health, including pregnancy and birth. Distance Learning The instructor will assign an article about mandatory HIV testing for pregnant women, along with a lecture on research, education, and public policy related to pregnancy and HIV. The students will be required to argue for or against mandatory testing in a discussion board/VoiceThread assignment. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments Students will have weekly reading assignments. Sample readings include, Boston Women's Health Collective's Our Bodies, Ourselves and the Federation of Feminist Women's Health Centers' A New View of a Woman's Body. Additionally, articles may be given from scholarly journals. Examples of assignments include: 1. Read Chapter 1 in "Our Bodies, Ourselves" and be prepared to discuss the role of the feminist health movement in increasing representation of women in health research. 2. Read Chapter 7 in A "New View of a Woman's Body" and Chapter 13 in "Our Bodies, Ourselves" on birth control methods and be prepared to discuss one hormone and one non-hormone method of birth control in small groups with your classmates. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Students will regularly write formal, college level, essays related to course material. Examples of assignments include: 1. Watch a popular television drama series or a movie and critique the prevalence of violence against women. Summarize the events of violence shown against women; referencing course lecture and readings, analyze the events: what type of violence is depicted?; who is the perpetrator? what is the relationship between the perpetrator and the woman (i.e., intimate, acquaintance, stranger?); what role do you think media plays in "real world" violence against women? Is media a contributor? Why or Why not? How might the media play a role in ending violence against women? 2. Create an ideal menarche experience. What would you do to create a positive experience for a young girl approaching menarche? How does this relate to your own "real life" experience? What is the significance of menarche experiences on women's lives? Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Activity Paper: Students will be required to participate in one activity to interact on a personal level with a health topic that concerns and/or interests them. A list of possible options, including going to a women's health appointment, having a breast health or heart health screening, writing to an elected official about a women's health related issue, and participating in community event related to women's health, will be provided for students although individual ideas/suggestions will also be considered. After participating in the decided upon activity, students will be required to write a paper or create a digital story about their experience and the relevance to the course. Additional research on the topic may be required to support their paper/digital story. Required Materials Our Bodies, Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era Author: Boston Women's Health Collective Publisher: Touchstone Publication Date: 2011 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist Author: Megan Seely Publisher: NYU Press Publication Date: 2019 Text Edition: 2 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: A New View of a Woman's Body Author: Federation of Feminist Women's Health Centers Publisher: Feminist Health Press Publication Date: 1991 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproductions, and the Meaning of Liberty Author: Dorothy Roberts Publisher: Random House Publication Date: 2014 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Doing Harm: The truth about how bad medicine and lazy science leave women dismissed, misdiagnosed and sick Author: Maya Dusenbery Publisher: Harper One Publication Date: 2018 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Pain and Prejudice: How the medical system ignores women and what we can do about it Author: Gabrielle Jackson Publisher: Greystone Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.