ASL 300 - American Deaf Culture

Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course explores the history, traditions, and issues of Deaf American culture from its 18th century European origins to contemporary multicultural USA. Using a multilayered approach to learning (lecture, readings, case study, film study, contextual experience, and classroom debate), students will analyze the complex web of influences and issues–linguistic, political, economic, educational, religious, medical, and social–that form what we commonly refer to as “culture.”
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ASL 215 or permission of the Program Director