This course examines traditional and contemporary characteristics of the Filipino family with an emphasis on the impact of colonialism on family dynamics in the Philippines and Filipino communities in the diaspora. Other issues to be discussed in the context of the Filipino family include emigration and immigration, belief systems and faith, the evolution of cultural values, intergenerational conflict, colonial mentality, colorism, sexuality, gender identities, and transnationalism.
This class requires live online meetings and the use of Canvas. Live online meetings take place on Tuesdays from 11:10 am – 12:25 pm and require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 17.5 Weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor's website, or contact the instructor (lvillaraza@ccsf.edu) if you have questions.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188