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HIST-2B-HIST EUROPEAN CIVIL-L1-42005
This 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS 8-WEEK LATE-START COURSE surveys modern European history from c. 1660 to the present. The course examines the development of Europe from just after the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe and into the modern world to the present. Major themes will include the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contributed to the historical development of modern Europe. The class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding religion, politics, and art and ideas as they impacted European, and world, cultures and societies and we’ll also discuss issues of race, class, ethnicity, and gender with special attention paid to how and why Europe influenced conceptions of “civilization” and the “west” in modern history and different elements of that legacy. Emphasis is also placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens of the world and to gain a deeper understanding of different aspects of European culture, politics, and society.
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HIST-19-HIST OF CALIFORNIA-L1-42006
This 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS LATE-START 8-WEEK course surveys California history from the beginnings of known human settlement in what is now California to the present. Major themes will surround the social, cultural, political, and economic factors impacting California and Californians from before colonization to U.S. western expansion to California and globalization. The class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding citizenship and community, race/ethnicity, gender, and class as it has impacted California and special attention is given to California’s emergence as a diverse and multicultural state and world power in its own right. Specific emphasis is placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens and gain a deeper understanding of the culture, politics, economics, and societies that have shaped California.
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DANCE-64/65/66/67/68/69/70/71-JAZZ /MODERN DANCE-L1/L1L-COMBO
This course is designed for the study and development of foundational to intermediate level skills and techniques of jazz and contemporary modern dance styles. Emphasis will be on the following: (a) Artistic Perception; (b) Creative Expression; (c) Historical & Cultural Context; (d) Aesthetic Valuing and Connections; and (e) Relation & Application. Movement exercises specifically emphasize fluidity, flexibility, and muscular control to compliment the fundamental skills needed for acquiring proficiency in Jazz and Modern dance technique and movement vocabulary. This class specifically utilizes Modern Dance (Dunham Technique), ballet fundamentals and modern/contemporary dance forms to supplement the foundational element for barre/floor warm-ups and progressions across the floor* Additionally, a variety of dance styles including hip-hop, Pan-African, and improvisation techniques are integrated into choreography and class warm-ups. *Note: Progressions (movement that travels back and forth across the floor) will not be a component of this class as the department is not open for face-face instruction during Fall 2021 because of Pandemic-related issues and restricted use of our Dance studio. For information about this course and other courses in the department of dance, contact: Andrea Lee, Ed.D.-Department Chair of Dance avlee@peralta.edu https://laney.edu/alee/