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ICC- IDENTITY, CULTURE, & COMMUNITY/ETHNIC STUDIES

  • What is ICC? 
    LEUSD- (ICC) IDENTITY, CULTURE, & COMMUNITY  is an interdisciplinary course designed for LEUSD students utilizing the RCOE standards for Ethnic Studies to:
    • * identify, analyze, and interpret social and historical constructs of identity, community, and culture, examining their existence and position in the world.
    • *engage socially and politically and to think critically about the world around them, and the experiences of people from different perspectives, and develop a more complex understanding of the human experience. 
    • *develop a respect for cultural diversity and see the advantages of inclusion. The course is rooted in the desire to meet the evolving needs of our community’s diverse student population.
    • * explore the complex and interconnected concepts of identity, community, and culture within the Four Foundational Disciplines of the model curriculum, which include African American, Native American, Latin American, and Asian American studies, both historically and in contemporary society.
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    What is Ethnic Studies?
     
    Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the histories, experiences, contributions, and cultures of African Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x, and Native American communities. Drawing from history, literature, anthropology, sociology, and political science, it addresses gaps left by traditional curricula. The field encourages critical thinking and empowers students to understand challenges while celebrating multiple cultures, communities, and identities by exploring diverse experiences. Ethnic studies promote cultural awareness, inclusion, and the benefits of intersectional perspectives. It fosters action-minded learners committed to examining counter-narratives that reveal the systems perpetuating inequality.
     
    Students will learn of the histories, cultures, struggles, and contributions to American society of these historically marginalized peoples, which have often been untold in US history courses.
     
     
  • Ethnic studies aims to: 
     
    • * Address content that's missing from the traditional curriculum 
       
      * Encourage critical engagement AND thinking 
       
    • * Develop cultural competency and interpersonal communication strategies 
       
    • * Help students develop respect, empathy, and value for others AND other cultures 
       
    • * Encourage civic engagement 
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    • What are the 7 C's of Ethnic Studies?
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    • These principles are sometimes referred to as the "7 Cs", which stands for celebrate, center, cultivate, critique, challenge, connect, and conceptualize.
THERE IS NO TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE. THE COURSE MATERIALS/SUBJECT MATTER WAS ORGANIZED WITH INPUT FROM LEUSD STAFF, RCOE, AND LAKESIDE PARENTS BASED ON A SURVEY GIVEN IN 2024. THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE A PILOT YEAR FOR THE COURSE, WITH CONTINUED FEEDBACK FOR ANY CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR.
 
THE SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOK /MATERIAL USED FOR THE COURSE WILL COME FROM VOICES TEXTBOOK:
 
 
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Voices is an Ethnic Studies resource that examines the experiences and contributions of Indigenous, Black, Latino, Pacific Islander, and Asian Americans. Students will learn the terms and tools they need to analyze the impacts of race and ethnicity in US history and the present day.