MCCCD Program Description

Intercultural Perspectives

Course: HUM260

First Term: 1996 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Cultural, literary, and artistic expressions of Native, Hispanic, and African Americans. Includes traditional and modern work and contribution to American civilization

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the historical forces and social systems that shaped the cultures. (I) 2. Describe the effects of myths, legends, religion, and values of the cultures. (II) 3. Describe the art, literature, and music of the cultures. (III) 4. Describe contributions of the cultures to life in the United States. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The shaping forces A. History B. Social systems C. Environment II. Moral and religious values--ways of knowing A. Mythology B. Ontological views III. Aesthetic expression--ways of seeing A. Art B. Language and literature C. Music and dance IV. Contributions to American life A. Social B. Artistic C. Moral and ethical D. Political E. Economic

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/1994

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