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New Common Course Numbering (CCN) System Implemented for Fall 2025

Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course version. View the six courses listed here.

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Communication Studies

COMM 10

GENDER, COMMUNICATION & CULTURE

5 units

UC CSU

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Description: A comparative and integrative study of the interactive relationship between communication, gender, and culture in American society. Emphasis on the multiple ways communication in interpersonal relationships, educational institutions, organizations, media, and society in general creates and perpetuates gender roles. Analysis of gendered histories, traditions, and practices which normalize certain expectations, values, meanings and patterns of behavior across cultural/racial lines (Asian Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Latino Americans, Native Americans, Gays, Lesbians, Bisexual and Transgendered peoples).
Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 10.
Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
Foothill GE Area:Lifelong Learning
Transferability: Both
Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

Section: COMM-010.-03W

Course Number (CRN): 20376

Dates: 11/6/2023 - 12/15/2023

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Modality: In-person

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Footnote: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects For additional information contact the VT Program Director, Lisa Eshman at eshmanlisa@fhda.edu or call 650.949.7203

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