WMST 52J - Grassroots Democracy: Critical Consciousness and the Role of Leadership

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De Anza College

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Advisory: English Writing 1A or English as a Second Language 5. (Also listed as Social Sciences 52J. Student may enroll in either department, but not both, for credit.) One hour lecture. (Students who receive credit for the parent course, Social Science/Women's Studies 17, may not also receive credit for Social Science/Women's Studies 52J. Additionally, students may only receive a maximum of four units credit for any combination of Social Science/Women's Studies 52G, 52H, 52I, and 52J. None of the modular courses are repeatable for credit.) Examines the role of critical consciousness in the development of leaders within grassroots democratic movements. Case studies will be drawn from a variety of popular social movements including but not limited to movements dealing with labor rights, civil rights, women's liberation, gay rights, peace, the environment, abortion and reproductive choice, evangelical Christianity, taxes and student rights.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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