Introduction to Deaf Culture American Sign Language

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This course introduces American Deaf culture and provides a comprehensive analysis of how Deaf people are understood from a cultural perspective. The identities, contributions, and experiences of Deaf people, as well as definitions, norms, tensions, diversity, evolution and history of the culture are explored. Topical Outline The Study of Culture Deaf Cult-ure Defined The History of Ideas about Deaf People • Deaf People in America Deaf Experiences Values and Behaviors of American Deaf People Dea