ICS 17
Critical Consciousness and Social Change
Course Description
This course is an exploration of the root causes of and solutions to social problems such as racism, capitalism, sexism, and gender-based oppression. Students will read classical and contemporary authors on movements for social change, strategies for organizing, and the development of consciousness.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38763 | ICS 17 | 1EZ | ·T·R··· | 06:00 PM-07:50 PM | Cynthia Kaufman | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
ICS_D017_1EZ: Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Ideas for Action (2nd Edition) Kaufman ISBN: 9781629631479 | Textbook | Required | $22.95 | $17.25 | $14.92 | $9.18 |
| Purpose of Power Garza © 2020 ISBN: 9780525509684 | Textbook | Required | $19.50 | $14.75 | $7.80 | |
| Ideas for Action Kaufman ISBN: 9781629632544 | E-Book | Required | $13.50 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.