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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 41<br />

Introduction to Higher Education<br />

1 UNIT – (CSU)<br />

This course introduces the Master Plan for Higher Education in California,<br />

as well as higher education systems in other states. Included will be<br />

discussions of general educational policies, requirements for transfer and<br />

the <strong>As</strong>sociate of Arts degree, differences among various higher education<br />

systems, specifically in California. Students will develop a plan in order to<br />

accomplish their future educational goals.<br />

ARCHIVED COURSES<br />

EDUCATION 101<br />

Learning Strategies for College Success Laboratory<br />

1 UNIT – (CSU)<br />

Co-requisite: Personal Development 101.<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.<br />

Learning Strategies for College Success Laboratory is a comprehensive student success<br />

course designed to help students master effective academic strategies, to develop<br />

the ability to monitor, evaluate, and adjust their approach to the learning process,<br />

and to promote an understanding of human diversity in order to enhance over<br />

all student success at <strong>LACC</strong>. The course creates opportunities for students to become<br />

self-managed, effective communicators and a successful part of the campus<br />

community. This course is designed to be taken with Personal Development 101.<br />

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 101<br />

Learning Strategies for College Success<br />

2 UNITS – (CSU)<br />

Co-requisite: Education 101.<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.<br />

Learning Strategies for College Success is a comprehensive student success course<br />

designed to help students master effective academic strategies; to develop the ability<br />

to monitor, evaluate, and adjust their approach to the learning process; and to promote<br />

an understanding of human diversity in order to enhance overall student success<br />

at <strong>LACC</strong>. The course creates opportunities for students to become self-managed,<br />

effective communicators and a successful part of the campus community. This<br />

course is designed to be taken with Education 101.<br />

PHILOSOPHY<br />

Chair: Michael Critelli<br />

(323) 953-4000 ext. 2761 •<br />

HH200<br />

PROGRAMS OFFERED<br />

Courses Only - No Degree/Certificate<br />

Too often when we hear “philosophy,” the thought of old statues and<br />

ancient writings comes to mind. In fact, philosophy is alive and well<br />

and critical to our every day decision making and the decisions made<br />

by business, religious institutions and governments around the world.<br />

Additionally, examining the principles of philosophy helps in becoming<br />

a more ethical and organized thinker. These skills are critical for future<br />

managers. The logic skills gained can benefit anyone and especially<br />

aspiring lawyers who will need to present well structured arguments.<br />

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009<br />

- 163 -<br />

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />

NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class<br />

schedule for current class offerings.<br />

PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a<br />

satisfactory grade or equivalent for Philosophy 1H and Philosophy 5.<br />

All classes fulfill the Humanities requirement for the <strong>As</strong>sociate in Arts degree<br />

except Philosophy 6, 7, 8 and 9, which fulfill the Language and Rationality<br />

requirement.<br />

PHILOSOPHY 1<br />

Introduction to Philosophy I<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.<br />

This introductory course is open to all students. The following questions will<br />

be discussed: Does life have meaning? Does God exist? Do we have free<br />

will? Can we trust our senses?<br />

PHILOSOPHY 1H<br />

Introduction to Philosophy 1H<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101 and Honors Program standing.<br />

In this class, philosophical issues are discussed in a seminar format. Students<br />

are encouraged to construct their own philosophical world views. An emphasis<br />

is placed on writing essays which develops critical thinking skills. UC limit: 1<br />

and 1H combined: maximum credit, one course.<br />

PHILOSOPHY 2<br />

Society And Values<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.<br />

The class focuses upon various theories of human nature and the implications<br />

of such theories for social, political and moral issues. The views of thinkers<br />

such as Plato, Marx, Freud, and Sartre are studied.<br />

PHILOSOPHY 5<br />

Critical Thinking and Composition<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Prerequisite: Completion of English 101 with a satisfactory grade or better<br />

or equivalent.<br />

This class develops critical thinking skills necessary for evaluating and<br />

formulating argumentative/persuasive essays. Instruction in writing is a central<br />

focus of this course.<br />

PHILOSOPHY 6<br />

Logic in Practice<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.<br />

This course in critical thinking is intended to develop understanding of logical<br />

principles and their application to everyday life in such areas as advertising,<br />

news reports, editorials, etc.<br />

PHILOSOPHY 7<br />

Inductive Logic<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Philosophy 7 introduces the student to the basic concepts and methods of<br />

inductive reasoning including: the scientific method, probability, and statistical<br />

methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on the practical applications of<br />

the above concepts to everyday life.

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