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Announcements

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.

Class Section Letter Codes

When viewing a course in the schedule of classes, you will see a letter at the end of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person on campus. View section letter code definitions.

Zero and Low-Cost Textbook Options

Foothill offers many courses with free ($0) or low-cost (under $30) materials.

To find them In the Searchable Class Schedule, open the Textbooks dropdown filter and select:

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Courses with free materials will display $0 in the schedule.

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Adaptive Learning: Transition to Work

ALTW 218B

INTERMEDIATE CURRENT EVENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES

2 units

View Course Description ↗ View Course Outline

Description: Building on foundational knowledge from the introductory course on media literacy and presentation skills in current events, this intermediate continuation course dives deeper into the art of persuasive communication and debate. Students will learn to analyze news sources, identify biases, and understand the influence of media on public perception. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to discern credible information, foster critical thinking, and navigate the complexities of the media landscape. The course aims to enhance students' confidence in interacting with media and each other. Students will focus on enhancing their presentation skills with an emphasis on constructing compelling arguments and engaging in informed, respectful disagreement.
Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
Advisory:
Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
Foothill GE Area:
Transferability: None
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:

Acceptance into the Transition to Work Program is based on an assessment and evaluation by program staff. Registration for all ALTW classes is available by appointment through the Adaptive Learning Division.