HUMA 20
Life Skills for Higher Education
Course Description
This course addresses a multitude of life skills and strategies for success, with emphasis on attaining professional, personal, and academic goals in a diverse society. Topics covered include creative and realistic goal setting, academic and life management, culturally relevant learning styles, college and community resources, library and internet use, time management, and techniques to reduce math and science anxiety. Students will evaluate and apply academic study methods to achieve mastery of the subject matter. The course will develop critical thinking skills and the application of reading, writing, note-taking, and test-taking methods to improve personal strategies. Students will also explore personal lifestyle and health factors, including the causes and management of stress as they relate to academic success, as well as explore academic goals and majors.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27443 | HUMA 20 | 02Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Anita Vazifdar | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
This is a fully online class with no scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. 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 College 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 can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
Class Materials
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
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.