ASL 415 - Community Relations: Current Issues in the Deaf World

Description:
Gain an understanding of Deaf community and individuals in regards to identity, education, medical, legal, public services, politics, and communication access. May be taught in ASL or both ASL and interpreted.

Prerequisites:
ASL 253 or department permission.

Credits: (5)

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

Evaluate how power, positionality, privilege, and other socio-structural factors impact Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals, and Deaf Community within various settings.
Demonstrate cultural awareness with respect to the diversity of cultural products and manifestations produced in the Deaf Community.
Analyze the demands of quality services to support Deaf community members in various settings.
Observe diverse groups of people within the Deaf community in the areas of cultural and individual differences in interaction and communication.

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online