DeAnza College Courses

Master the art of critical inquiry, advocacy and debate through research, evidence evaluation, and logical reasoning. Learn to construct compelling arguments while developing cultural sensitivity and ethical communication practices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master critical analysis and argumentation skills through research strategies, documentation, and synthesis to construct compelling oral and written arguments for academic and professional success.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master effective group communication and problem-solving techniques while developing leadership skills for better decision-making, conflict management, and diverse perspective integration in team settings.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master effective workplace communication through theories, processes, and functions while exploring ethics, diversity, leadership, and global perspectives for creating inclusive work environments.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master critical reading and writing techniques through analysis of diverse texts, developing strong argumentative and expository writing skills while enhancing information literacy and analytical thinking.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master academic reading and writing through analysis of diverse texts, developing critical thinking and composition skills for personal and scholarly writing.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master analytical reading and writing skills through literary exploration, developing critical thinking and research abilities for academic writing and documented papers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master critical thinking techniques while developing advanced reading and writing skills for academic essays, research papers, and complex text analysis through analytical and argumentative approaches.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master the art of crafting compelling stories through critical analysis and hands-on writing practice, developing essential techniques for creating engaging fictional narratives.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore film and television analysis through aesthetic, historical, and cultural lenses while examining production modes, narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, and critical theory.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the global evolution of film from 1895-1950, analyzing classic works, artistic innovations, and cultural influences that shaped early cinema through an advanced examination of cinematic history.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of global cinema since 1950, analyzing influential films, artists, and events while examining cultural, technological, and social impacts on filmmaking development.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential French language skills through cultural immersion, developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities while exploring Francophone traditions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the ocean's physical environment, from seafloor formation to coastal processes, while examining human impacts and marine resources through hands-on field experience.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential German language skills through cultural immersion, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing while exploring Germanic traditions and customs.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course