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REC 300: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 300: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

Breana Herndon and Breana Herndon November 20, 2014

Recreation is known to be a fun and athletic thing but if you are looking for something more academic, Recreation 300 is the perfect class. Recreation 300 is taught by American River College’s women’s...

Take This Class: Belly Dancing 301

Take This Class: Belly Dancing 301

Breana Herndon and Breana Herndon October 31, 2014

Students who enjoy dancing, learning about cultural movements, and gaining the ability to choreograph dance routines should take Dance 301: Belly Dancing. Students in the class have the opportunity...

Take This Class; Homeland Security 304

Take This Class; Homeland Security 304

Cameron Weaver and Cameron Weaver October 14, 2014

Amidst the hot-button issues of illegal immigration and border security, American River College is offering Homeland Security-sponsored courses at its off-campus McClellan center to assist students...

Professor Pamela Chao lectures her class on how we define ourselves and how society define us in her Soc 320 class.

TTC: Soc 320: Minorities in America

Jose Garcia and Walter Jones September 12, 2014

By Walter Jones and Jose Garcia With the recent tensions in Ferguson, Mo. students may find it worthwhile to learn about the racial debate in America. Professor Pamela Chao, instructor of Sociology...

Take This Class: Speech 311: Argumentation and Debate

Take This Class: Speech 311: Argumentation and Debate

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan April 30, 2014

Whether you’re going into politics or you just enjoy a good debate from time to time, the ability to make a good argument for your side can be a valuable skill to have. Students who want to learn how...

Take This Class: Anthropology 330: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

Take This Class: Anthropology 330: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan April 2, 2014

Many people today strive to be educated about many different people and cultures. Students who strive to be multicultural in the modern world, should take Anthropology 330: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion. This...

Take This Class: ENGLT 378: Young Adult Literature

Take This Class: ENGLT 378: Young Adult Literature

Kyle Moore and Kyle Moore March 10, 2014

On Thursday, Feb. 13, students in professor Susan Howes’ Young Adult Literature course enjoyed a Harry Potter party. Students came dressed in Harry Potter attire, armed with Hogwarts shirts, wands,...

Professor Bob Lyman showing an example on D2L of what he is looking for in an answer during class. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Take This Class: ENGLT 308: Graphic novels and manga

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson February 25, 2014

When most students think of English literature, they likely think of names like Shakespeare and Orwell. They do not, however, think of Neil Gaiman, Joe Sacco or Frank Miller, unless of course, they have...

Take This Class: HIST 300: History of Western Civilization

Take This Class: HIST 300: History of Western Civilization

Michael Pacheco and Michael Pacheco February 7, 2014

History is much more than just looking at the exploits of our past people. It is an analysis as to why it happened, and American River College Professor William Wrightson makes students think beyond what...

Using two hand weights, Cleveland Braswell executes rotating punches during a three-part circuit workout during the Boot Camp Fitness class at American River College. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Take This Class: Fitns 331 Boot Camp Fitness

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood December 3, 2013

There is a class on campus that will push students to their absolute limits and challenge them mentally and physically. Rain or shine, Fitns 331: Boot Camp Fitness can be found in the main gym or outside,...

Professor Williams outlines on the whiteboard about monologues, their structure, and in what situations they are used or seen. This class not only teaches acting techniques, also writing.

Take this class: Theater Arts 350: Theory and Techniques of Acting 1

Michael Pacheco and Michael Pacheco November 13, 2013

Acting goes beyond just saying your lines according to the script. It is about making the human connection with your audience, and making your statement be felt, heard, and understood. In Theater Arts...

Professor Delgado-Campbell passes out a quiz to her students after announcing cultural events they may attend to help them better understand the course.

Take this class: HIST: 327: History of The Chicano/Mexican American

Alisha Kirby and Alisha Kirby November 13, 2013

Hanging from the wall in many high school history classrooms is a poster that reads “Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Yet the New York Times ran a story in 2011 with the...

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