Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionOffered: Spring Semester, Even Years This course offers a comparative, cross-cultural study of literary fiction and non-fiction by Asian American authors. Students explore how these works reflect Asian Americans' experiences of adapting to life in the United States; their challenges with assimilation; and their pursuit of racial and social justice while developing new identities and literary styles. Through engaging with course texts, students delve into the history, culture, customs, and traditions of at least four Asian American communities, which may include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indian, and other Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander groups. Students also are required to attend local events and book talks, including the Asian American Literature Festival in San Francisco and book talks by Asian American authors at Green Apple Books. (GR) 232 2025-2026 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG 8 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES Fire Technology (FT) Division: Academic Affairs and Newark Center Executive Dean: Andrew LaManque Division Administrative Assistant: Jamane Joseph Location: Fremont campus, Room 3316J Phone number: 510-659-6216 Ohlone College is a member of the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. Vocational training courses are offered in various areas including, but not limited to, the following: Correctional Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Reserve Police Officer, Dispatcher, Fire Technology, Probation Officer, and Juvenile Hall Counselor. The Consortium is funded by various regional community colleges to provide vocation-specific training which may require special facilities, special training conditions, or is presented outside of the schedules of regular college classes. Students who would like a schedule of these classes or more information on specific programs may call 408-229-4299 or email sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov. The application and registration process is completed at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium located at 560 Bailey Avenue in San Jose. Although open to the public, the majority of these classes are intended to serve the already employed. Students who would like information about a career in any of these programs should call 408- 229-4299 or email sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov. 