ASL 107 History and Culture of the American Deaf Community

This introductory course explores the historic relationship between mainstream hearing culture and Deaf individuals, American Sign Language and deaf culture. Students also learn the values and norms in the community as well as investigate the role hearing people play in the community. This learning is facilitated through exploration of Deaf Literature, significant Deaf events and prominent leaders in the Deaf community. (3 credit hours)

Credits

3

Offered

Spring