Class Details

ICS 36
Grassroots Democracy: Social Movements Since the 1960s

Course Description

This course offers both applied and theoretical learning for students of social justice, serving as a comparative survey of protest movements since the 1960s. It provides an introductory, comparative, and interdisciplinary study of social and political struggles among Mexican American, African American, Asian American, and white working-class communities from 1960 to the present day. Throughout the course, there is a focus on tracing the development of these protest movements in response to various forms of inequality, including racial, class, gender, ecological, and political disparities within the context of U.S. politics and history. Moreover, the course critically examines both internal and external factors contributing to the rise and fall of social and political movements. Special attention is given to the intersectionality of ecology, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, class, and sexual orientation within contemporary U.S. politics.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-02-16 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
ICS-36.-1EY: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This is a 6-week class. It will begin on the week of February 16, 2026. This class involves 12 hours of active, hands-on, work making a difference in our communities. The course has been modified so that this does not involve more time than a regular class. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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. 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

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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

Also Listed As

ICS 36;

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.