Contemporary Issues II
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Overview
Subject area
ESL
Catalog Number
21
Course Title
Contemporary Issues II
Department(s)
Description
Deepens ESL students’ understanding of contemporary issues from an interdisciplinary point of view. Students study issues presented in a variety of media and apply information literacy skills to recognize and distinguish reliable news sources and different points of view. Students learn relevant vocabulary and phrases frequently used in public and social media and critically apply their new and prior knowledge in summaries, journals, essays, discussions, and presentations.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
1
Maximum Units
1
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011384