2021 Fall
CYPLAN 198 001 - GRP 001
Special Group Study
The Housing Crisis!
Kalani Eva Bala Alcala, Emily Mchelle Curtin
Class #:20641
Units: 1
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
City and Regional Planning
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
3
Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 1
Capacity: 15
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 to 6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 3 hours of directed group study per week.
Other classes by Kalani Eva Bala Alcala
Other classes by Emily Mchelle Curtin
Course Catalog Description
Group studies developed to meet specific needs of students.
Class Description
Cal Habitat for Humanity facilitates this DeCal to educate the campus community about
housing and promote access to affordable housing. The DeCal will be taught by two
undergraduate students who are experienced leaders in Cal Habitat.
This student led course will examine why there is a need for decent, affordable housing
and how this need can be addressed. The course will feature guest speakers from
academia, government, and nonprofit organizations sharing unique perspectives on
housing. Students will participate in discussions and group activities to further reflect on
material presented by lecturers. They will apply their knowledge and improve their
argumentative skills by taking part in a debate about housing policies in California.
This course is designed to give an overview of issues related to affordable housing.
Topics include: housing segregation, gentrification, public policy, homelessness, health
and housing, land and city planning, evictions, informal housing, and more.
Class Notes
Course Facilitators: Emily Curtin and Kalani Eva Alcala
Email: calhabitat.education@gmail.com
Email: calhabitat.education@gmail.com
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None