Florence 2025

Michael Hillman
mhillman@citruscollege.edu

Michael Hillman is a professor of art at Citrus College in Glendora. Professor Hillman has been an educator and a practicing studio artist for the past 37 years. His professional career experiences include working for the Metro Gold Line Authority, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty Center, and the City of Glendora. While at Citrus College, Professor Hillman was recognized as a Distinguished Faculty member. Travel has been integral to his learning and teaching. He has previously led groups of students in Italy and taught study abroad students in Rome in the fall of 2024 and Florence in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2019. He is excited to be teaching in Florence again.

Marlene Kawailani Gallarde
mgallarde@mtsac.edu

Marlene Kawailani Gallarde is a tenured professor of sociology at Mt San Antonio College in Walnut. Her areas of academic interest include criminology, gender and sexuality, research methods, and Native Hawaiian studies. While in Florence, Professor Gallarde wants to share her passion for Italian culture, photography and research with her students by using an immersive and visual approach to sociology. For her, travel offers experiences and perspective that can and should change a person.

April Tellez
atellez@mtsac.edu

April Tellez is in her eighteenth year of teaching history and ethnic studies at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. Professor Tellez is dedicated to her students and committed to promoting racial and social justice and equity. She is actively involved with student organizations on campus and has served on the Academic Senate, as well as chair of the Racial Justice Taskforce. As a passionate instructor, Professor Tellez is excited to share her love of history and diverse cultures with you in Florence.

Students are required to select a minimum of 12 units from the courses listed below. The HUM 125 course, which is mandatory, contributes three units towards the required 12 units. In addition to these offerings, students have the option to enroll in one online course (refer to the 'online education courses' section below).

Courses taught by Michael Hillman

Required: HUM 125 ITALIAN CIVILIZATION
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS C2; CITRUS D1; CSU; IGETC 3B; UC; IGETC 4; CSUGE C2; CSUGE D)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
An overview of Italian culture and civilization that considers the historical, political, economic, cultural, and social changes that have formed contemporary Italian society.

ART 103 ART HISTORY - RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART IN WESTERN EUROPE
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS C1; CSU; IGETC 3A; UC; CSUGE C1)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
This course covers the history of western art from the early Renaissance through the Baroque period.

ART 110 INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS C1; CSU; IGETC 3A; UC; CSUGE C1)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
A course designed to further the general education of all students. Students will be introduced to the visual arts through aesthetics, critique, history, and by creating art using various mediums.

ART 210 ART ABOUT YOU: PUBLIC ART
3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
This beginning level art course will focus on art that is about you: home, street, community, transit, galleries and museums. The course will involve extensive use of local public transportation, art museums and galleries, and architecture as resources. Field trips are required. Funding percentage for arts programs, historical and current practices, will also be topics.

Courses taught by Marlene Kawailani Gallarde

SOC 114 MARRIAGE, FAMILY, AND INTIMATE RELATIONS
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS D2; CSU; UC; IGETC 4G; CSUGE D7; CSUGE E)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
A consideration of the sociological and psychological factors which influence present day marriages and relationships. Course includes seminar discussions oriented toward understanding these influences as they relate to the individual.

SOC 130 INTRODUCTION TO LGBTQ STUDIES
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS C2; CITRUS D2; CSU; IGETC 3B; UC; IGETC 4; CSUGE C2; CSUGE D)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
This introductory course examines a broad range of contemporary gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues in various contexts including bio-medical, sociological, political, racial and sexual.

SOC 201 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS D2; CSU; UC; IGETC 4J; CSUGE D0)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
An emphasis is placed on the study of the basic structure of human society, the main forces that hold groups together or weaken them, conditions that transform social life, and basic social concepts.

SOC 202 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS D2; CSU; UC; IGETC 4J; CSUGE D0)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
Emphasis is placed on American society and social problems. Special attention is given to the causes and effects of social problems. Course content includes research, field observation studies, seminar discussion with special resource professionals.

Courses taught by April Tellez

HIST 102 WESTERN CIVILIZATION 1715 to the PRESENT
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; IGETC 3B; UC; IGETC 4; CSUGE C2; CSUGE D)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
Survey of European history from 1715. Course includes the Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution, European Revolutions, Napoleonic Empire and Wars, Western Imperialism, two World Wars, Cold War and the political, social, and economic consequences of each.

HIST 104 HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1500
3 Units (AA/AS; CITRUS D1; CSU; IGETC 3B; UC; IGETC 4F; CSUGE C2; CSUGE D6)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
The course offers a survey of world civilizations from 1500's regional isolation to modern-day globalism and its issues and problems. Consideration will be given to the political, economic, social, and intellectual forces present in the rise of the modern world. Particular focus will be given to the interrelatedness of historical events and on the comparisons of cultures and societies in a historical perspective. College-level reading is strongly advised.

HIST 109 THE WORLD IN CONFLICT: The 20th CENTURY, A HISTORY
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; IGETC 4F; CSUGE D6)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
A critical approach to the history of the 20th century through major events and issues.

HIST 222 HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; IGETC 4F; CSUGE D6)
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101
An examination of the circumstances and events leading to US entry into World War II. The course will focus on American involvement in World War II, but will also examine the systemic fracturing of the world order through the rise of Japanese, German, and Italian imperialism, assess the impact of the worldwide economic depression in the 1930s, military strategies and conduct, and analyze the impact of the war on the home front, as well as, the long-term effects on American policy and the world.

OPTIONAL: Online Education Courses

Students may choose to take ONE online education course through the study abroad semester program.

• Students enrolled in online classes study and conduct research independently and need access to the internet.
• The student residence and homestay will provide Wi-Fi access but there may be times when it is not available and students will need to seek out Wi-Fi facilities at their own expense.
• Before beginning your online course, students MUST verify with the instructor that there are no on-campus requirements.

Note: late-start classes may delay your financial aid disbursement. AIFS will require payment on usual disbursement dates.

For online education course information schedule: www.citruscollege.edu/schedule

Students who have paid the $450 deposit will be able to register through Citrus College's Wingspan portal AFTER THE June 8, 2025 DEPOSIT DEADLINE.

Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 units including the required HUM 125 course (3 units).

If students are not eligible for the Promise Grant (CCPG), tuition fees will be applied (12 x $46 = $552).