ASL 140
Inside Deaf Culture
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
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)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
9873
1 openSeats: 29/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Oct 19 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Oleson Dickson, E
Section 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.