CHST 005 - Diversity - Childhood and Culture

    Recent Professors
    Jamie Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHST 005
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course examines the development of social identities in diverse societies, and the theoretical and practical implications of social identities as they affect young children, families, programs, teaching, education, and schooling, with a specific focus on African American, Native American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American, and Latina and Latino American groups. Culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate anti-bias and anti-racist approaches are emphasized. This course also involves self-reflection of one's own understanding of the impact of systemic racism and white supremacy on educational outcomes for African American, Native American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American, and Latina and Latino American children. Students are given the opportunity to integrate anti-bias and anti-racism goals to better inform their teaching practices and/or program development.