ART& 100    Art Appreciation:CD (5 Credits)

A survey of the visual arts and architecture, focusing on artistic elements, design and function in different eras, cultures, and traditions (was ART 120).

DIVST 100    Introduction to Diversity Studies:CD (5 Credits)

Introduction to the issues, concepts, theories and research of diversity studies. Topics include race, class, gender, oppression/ suppression, ethnicity, and privilege.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.

DIVST 117    African-American History to 1865:CD (5 Credits)

Examines the African-American historical experience from its West African origins through the end of the Civil War, emphasizing those individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped early African-American civilization.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as HIST 117)

DIVST 118    African-American History from 1865-1945:CD (5 Credits)

Examines the African-American historical experience from the end of the Civil War through the present, emphasizing those individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped modern African-American civilization.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as HIST 105)

DIVST 119    African-American History from 1945:CD (5 Credits)

Examines the African-American historical experience from the end of World War II through the 1970's, emphasizing those individuals, groups, political and artistic movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped modern African-American civilization.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as HIST 119)

DIVST 120    Survey of Visual Art:CD (5 Credits)

A survey of the visual arts and architecture, focusing on artistic elements, design and function in different eras, cultures, and traditions. (Dual listed as ART 120)

DIVST 125    Race and Ethnic Relations:CD (5 Credits)

The study of past and present relations between race and ethnic groups in North America and the effects of immigration on these relations. Focus on causes, forms, and consequences of race and ethnic inequality as well as on resistance strategies.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 100. (Dual listed as SOCIO 125)

DIVST 130    American Religious Diversity:CD (5 Credits)

Diversity of American religious experiences from historical and cultural perspectives, including the interaction between globalization, immigration, ethnicity, and culture in American Indian, Western, and Eastern traditions.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as ANTH 130).

DIVST 140    Northwest Coast Cultures:CD (5 Credits)

Origins, development, and variation of indigenous Northwest cultures through archaeological remains, ethnographic records, oral histories, and mythology. Research topics include potlatch, whaling and fishing rights, religion, sovereignty, casinos, art, and ecotourism.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as ANTHR 140)

DIVST 150    Global Economic Development:CD (5 Credits)

The structure and functioning of the world's emerging economies are studied through a historical context with case studies and analysis of current events. (Dual listed as ECON 150)

DIVST 156    Special Topics in Social Science:CD (5 Credits)

Course deals with diversity-related issues. Topics vary. Credits count toward the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science distribution requirement in Social Science.

DIVST 157    Special Topics in Humanities:CD (5 Credits)

Course deals with diversity-related issues. Topics vary. Credits count toward the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science distribution requirement in Humanities.

DIVST 160    Special Topics-General Electives:CD (5 Credits)

Workshop and course deal with diversity-related issues. Topics vary. Credits count toward the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science general electives.

DIVST 161    Special Topics-Professional Technical:CD (5 Credits)

Course deals with diversity-related issues in Professional and Technical areas.

DIVST 165    Lectures and Events:CD (1-5 Credits)

Credit for attending college events (lectures, seminars, workshops, performances) that meet Diversity Studies Department criteria. Required verification of attendance and completion of specific project. (425)640-1579. Departmental advising needed. (Dual listed as HUM 160)

DIVST 166    Diversity Event Production:CD (1-5 Credits)

Under supervision of a faculty advisor, students earn credit for involvement in planning and implementing college sponsored arts and cultural events that promote and support diversity.

DIVST 181    Ripped From The Headlines:CD (2 Credits)

In depth discussion of selected diversity issues in seminar format.

DIVST 182    Race, Class, and Gender:CD (2 Credits)

Seminar focusing on the discussion of issues of race, class, and gender.

DIVST 183    Power, Privilege, and Prejudice:CD (2 Credits)

Seminar focusing on the discussion of issues of power, privilege and prejudice.

DIVST 184    International Issues:CD (2 Credits)

Seminar on the discussion of diversity topics related to current international issues.

DIVST 198    Individual Project in Diversity Studies:CD (1-5 Credits)

Selection, design, and completion of a project in the field of diversity studies. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.

DIVST 200    Introduction to Women's Studies:CD (5 Credits)

Introduction to methods/concepts of interdisciplinary field of Women's Studies. Examines historical/cultural constructions of gender, race, class, sexuality. Includes women's histories/ identity, family/work, body politics/health, violence, creativity/ empowerment, resistance.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 100. (Dual listed as WOMEN 200)

DIVST 210    North American Indians:CD (5 Credits)

Native North American culture from arrival on the continent through today. Traditional societies, under colonization, and as contemporary societies. Examination of current laws, policies, and conflicts including land and fishing claims, sovereignty, and religious rights. (Dual listed as ANTHR 210)

DIVST 215    Francophone Cultures:CD (5 Credits)

Course will survey the history, culture, geography, and current political climate of selected French-speaking communities, including but not limited to, Haiti, Quebec, Louisiana, North Africa, and West Africa.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 with a 2.0 or higher or placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105). Dual listed as FRCH 210 and HUM 210)

DIVST 256    Special Topics in Social Science:CD (5 Credits)

Course deals with diversity-related issues. Topics vary. Credits count toward the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science distribution requirement in Social Science.

DIVST 257    Special Topics in Humanities:CD (5 Credits)

Course deals with diversity-related issues. Topics vary. Credits count toward the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science distribution requirement in Humanities.

DIVST 260    Special Topics-General Electives:CD (5 Credits)

Workshop and course deal with diversity-related issues. Topics vary. Credits count toward the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science general electives.

DIVST 261    Special Topics-Professional Technical:CD (5 Credits)

Course deals with diversity-related issues in Professional and Technical areas.

DIVST 298    Individual Project in Diversity Studies:CD (1-5 Credits)

Selection, design, and completion of a project in the field of diversity studies. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.