American Deaf Culture

Catalog description

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."