F American Deaf Cultures

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54 hours lecture per term. This course will explore the experiences of Deaf people in the United States. This course will foster the investigation of the issues of language, consciousness, cultures, self-representation, identity, and social construction within and between Deaf groups. Focus will be on cultural oppression, power, contributions of folklore, literature, plays, Deaf art, and the impact of modern technology on multiple discourses of Deaf cultures within America. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC