Focuses on the development of social identities in diverse societies including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms, and teaching. Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children’s development, learning and school experiences. Explores various classroom strategies emphasizing developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Foregrounds approaches that promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and schooling as well as the influence of teachers’ own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: CD M36.

Focuses on the development of social identities in diverse societies including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms, and teaching. Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children’s development, learning and school experiences. Explores various classroom strategies emphasizing developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Foregrounds approaches that promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and schooling as well as the influence of teachers’ own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: CD M36.

Covers limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions. Teaches differentiation and integration of transcendental functions with applications. Prerequisites: Course taught at the level of precalculus or placement as determined by college's multiple assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes:

In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: SPCH M01. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as COMM M01.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL M01A.