ASL 140Inside Deaf Culture

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course will introduce students to the aspects of the Deaf culture. Students will examine political and social issues, past and present trends, historical perspectives, and distinguish the community from the culture. The structure of sign language and its linguistic components will also be studied. Students will explore the dynamics of diverse family experiences involving Deaf individuals and how cultural perspectives, allyship, and intersectionality influence those relationships. The cultural values and behaviors unique to Deaf people will also be explored through their heritage, literature, and Deaf artists. Students will gain deeper understanding of Deaf cultural values, creativity, and ongoing social, and technological influences that continue to shape Deaf culture today. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Oct 19 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
9873Class #9873-ASL-140-9873	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)	Distance Education/Online WEB	Oleson Dickson, E
9873 notes: Section 9873 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.