History of Deaf Communities in America

Description

(Same as American Sign Language M120.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. Study of history and culture of deaf communities in America (circa 1800 to present) by exploring major events impacting deaf people, including development of sign language, deaf education, audism, politics of deafness, eugenics, … For more content click the Read More button below.

(Same as American Sign Language M120.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. Study of history and culture of deaf communities in America (circa 1800 to present) by exploring major events impacting deaf people, including development of sign language, deaf education, audism, politics of deafness, eugenics, deaf revolution movements, and role of hearing technology. Historical development of emergence, growth, and survival of America’s deaf community and development of deaf identity over time. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

Multiple-Listed Courses

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

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