ASL 310 - Deaf Culture

Description:
Overview of the cultural development and linguistic history of the Deaf. Provides a comprehensive study of the deaf-world through analysis of historical events, sociolinguistic factors that affect ASL and current issues. By permission only.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ASL 253.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify and explain significant events in the history of Deaf people in America and abroad.
Identify and describe the social beliefs, art, language, history, values and shared institutions of Deaf people in America.
Demonstrate understanding of and respect for Deaf Culture and its members.
Evaluate events in the history of Deaf people and describe their impact on modern day members of Deaf Culture.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/1/2012