Enforcing Normalcy: Deaf and Disability Studies

Description

(Same as Disability Studies M115.) Lecture, three hours. Exploration of historical, medical, social, political, philosophical, and cultural influences that have constructed categories of normalcy, disability, and deafness. Building on writing of Michel Foucault and critical work in field of disability studies, inquiry into institutions that have enforced standards of normalcy … For more content click the Read More button below.

(Same as Disability Studies M115.) Lecture, three hours. Exploration of historical, medical, social, political, philosophical, and cultural influences that have constructed categories of normalcy, disability, and deafness. Building on writing of Michel Foucault and critical work in field of disability studies, inquiry into institutions that have enforced standards of normalcy throughout 19th and 20th centuries to present. Primary attention to rise of medical authority in West, history of eugenics, and contemporary bioethics issues confronting disability and deaf communities. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

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Lecture

Multiple-Listed Courses

DIS STD M115 - Enforcing Normalcy: Deaf and Disability Studies

Multiple-listed courses are courses offered jointly by more than one department.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

Diversity — Arts and Architecture

General Catalog 2023-24