Autistic Pride and Neurodiversity
This course will focus on correcting the stigma surrounding autism as something that needs to be cured. We will be looking into where the stigma comes from as well as why so many things commonly associated with autism are harmful to the community.
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Psychological Healing to promote Shadow Work and Spiritual Self Discovery using Astrological Techniques
This course guides one on a Psychological Journey that implements Spirituality, Astrology and Shadow Work to unlock who they are at their innermost self. This class will take a reflective approach that will help teach students self awareness and give them a basic introduction to Astrology and unlocking the meaning and Psychology behind their birth chart.
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Overlooked Masterworks
Often great works of writing go overlooked, perhaps because of genre or simply because they get lost in the shuffle of existing works. This course will examine those overlooked masterpieces and what makes them great.
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Grownup 101: A Fresh Approach on Adulting
This course assists college students with learning how to navigate in this stressful environment that we call "the real world" with confidence. Learn tips and tools for time management, personal finance, living situations, how to obtain and successfully handle employment, social etiquette, traveling abroad, goal setting, and preparing for success. We will also focus on health maintenance (which includes physical, mental, and emotional health issues and concerns) and self-care.
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The Art of Zinemaking
Originally popularized by punks in the 1970s, zines (also known as fanzines) are self-published works usually showcasing texts, images, or drawings. Zines can be whatever you want them to be! So naturally, this course will be all about learning the radical history of zines as well as making them ourselves.
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Asian Student Union Internship
Asian Student Union (ASU) offers this course for all San Francisco State University students to get first-hand exposure to the social, cultural, and political issues in Asian communities throughout the Bay Area. This internship course gears toward opening the minds of individuals, exposing them to the Asian American culture while also addressing the local/global issues that Asian Americans are currently facing today. The program contributes to the Asian American community by producing strong leaders and organizers through offering internship opportunities to participate in the management and facilitation of ASU events and activities.
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The Wretched of the Earth Study Group
This course will focus on Franz Fanon's landmark text, The Wretched of the Earth. A foundational text for decolonial movements across the globe, The Wretched of the Earth provides us with an analysis of the psychology of colonialism and the means by which colonized people must obtain their liberation. Fanon was a Black psychologist from Martinique, a Caribbean island colonized by France, who later joined and fought with the Algerian National Liberation Front. The course will be structured as a study group where we go through Fanon's book chapter-by-chapter, discussing and analyzing each one, including relating it to current movements worldwide and in the United States.
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Contemporary martial arts and cinematic motifs
A look into martial arts in cinema and the relationships they have with contemporary events and geopolitical standings.
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Sleep Hygiene using our Five Senses
As college students, we struggle so much with balancing work, school and our personal lives that oftentimes we forget about the importance of sleep and we tend to experience sleep deprivation. Through this course we will discuss the importance of sleep hygiene, and we will use our five senses to explore the best methods to have a healthier sleeping schedule. We will also explore sleep as a form of self-care and we will practice many techniques that will help us balance our lives and sleep.
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Philosophy and Star Wars
Have you ever wondered if you would be a Jedi or a Sith? Or whether Darth Vader was destined to become evil? Ever made real life references to Star Wars? This course is for you. The goals of this course are to introduce topics in Philosophy by using Star Wars as the anchor to make deep abstract thought more accessible and relatable in a clear way. From Ethics to Metaphysics to Eastern Philosophy students will ponder the philosophical aspects of Star Wars through thought provoking readings and engaging discussions.
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Examining Selected Short Stories and Poems of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Georgia Douglas Johnson
This course will allow students to pick from the works of one out of three authors to read through the semester. The readings that students may choose from are The Ways of White Folk by Langston Hughes, The Heart of a Woman and Other Poems, as well as Bronze: A Book of Verse by Georgia Douglas Johnson and lastly selected stories from Zora Neale Hurston. Through this class students are expected to read the assigned readings for each author, but they are also encouraged to read any other short stories/poems that they may come across in these titles listed above. This course offers students a chance to look at the literature of authors they might not have read from before, as well as have an open space to discuss the themes/ideas that they felt were conveyed throughout the readings.
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BDSM 101
BDSM 101 is a course designed to teach you about all aspects of BDSM. We will talk about topics ranging from the first erotic novel, "120 Days of Sodom" to how people like Bettie Page and Asa Akira have influenced porn over the years. From the origins of fetishes to proper BDSM practices including how to safely choke and/or hit your partner(s), this course is here to dispel any myths you may have about BDSM as well as encourage you to discover and explore your kinky side! This course will be offered in-person and online. Students can choose which class type they are comfortable with!
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Pre-med SFSU: Preparing Ourselves For Success
This course will help serve as a guide for all the Pre-med students who are interested in pursuing a career in Medicine, specifically going to Medical school and becoming a doctor. It will give students an insight into the the different specialities in Medicine. Students will learn about the life of doctors and what their daily routine looks like in a typical day, as well as explore various social issues in the field.
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Synthesizers 101: A History & The Basics
This course will demystify the synthesizer and convey its influence on modern music and sound design. Synths are used in almost any genre of music and are frequently used for sound design in media productions. Students can have access to a synthesizer as long as their computer can support a free digital audio workstation program called Reaper. Software synths can also be downloaded for free for this program. Students will be able to turn knobs and practice sound design themselves throughout the course. A history element about the synthesizer starting with the invention of the theremin and ending with modern synths will be included. This could be relevant for students of media, art, film, music or anyone with a general interest. Topics Covered: Sound phenomena Analog and digital synthesizer operation Synthesizer components The history of electronic music/instruments Synth trailblazers and artists Studio set-ups Sound effects We will design our own sounds (aka “patches”) in class and get hands on experience with synths.
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Lucid Dreaming, as a lifelong skill
This course is designed to facilitate understanding of the benefits of Lucid Dreaming (LD) while exploring the mindful approaches to sleep and dreaming. We take a look at the history and science of LD and talk about and practice a variety of effective induction techniques. At the end of the course, we create our own personalized lucid dreaming training program.
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What They Didn't Teach us in Sex Ed, or "Women's Sex Ed"
This course will discuss women’s sexual health, the vagina and uterus, women and sex all while deconstructing why we weren’t taught these things in the first place. A lot of the subject matter will stem from MD’s and social conversation women have been recently sharing about pleasure. This is a space to normalize women and the positive relationship that’s been missing with our sexuality and basic sex education.
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The Art of Pop Song
In this course, we will systematically study pop music spanning six decades across different styles, starting from the 60's with Joni Mitchell all the way to the 2010's with contemporary artists such as Lady Gaga. We will analyze hit songs and study every aspect of songwriting: song structure, melody, harmony, arranging, and lyrics. Artists featured in the course include: Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters, Bee Gees, Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Richard Marx, Tears for Fears, Clannad, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Bombay Bicycle Club, Zedd, and Lady Gaga. We will also examine some of the best pop music outside of the English-speaking world, namely pop music in Japanese (enka, city pop, and anime theme songs), Mandarin, and Cantonese. Students will try their hand at writing their original songs over the semester. Knowledge of harmony is strongly recommended.
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Topics in Joseon Dynasty Art History
In this class, we will cover some topics within 조선시대 / Joseon Dynasty (“1392 - 1910”), exploring the art and its history. I encourage those interested in Korean culture to explore more beyond Korean dramas and Kpop (Korean pop music), more than what the “Western” perspective promotes. I want to invite people into this space for discussion on the crafts and arts created during this time period, Korea’s last dynasty before Japanese colonization (1910 - 1945) and the Korean War (1950 - “1953”). There will also be corresponding activities with some of the topics, this is the in-person portion of the class. I will provide materials but if you have your own you could use, please don’t hesitate to let me know. My goal for this is to connect people interested in Korean culture, along with the Korean diaspora at SFSU who are wanting to learn more about their cultural heritage and history.
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Decolonize Your Mind
As politicized students of color continuing the legacies of the original Third World Liberation Front and the SFSU hunger strikers of 2016, we form our own political education-based coalition exploring decolonization, Land Back, MMIWG2S, mutual aid, cultural appropriation, and spirituality.
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