SLHS 3000Foundtns Disabl Studies Media

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Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SLHS with "C-" or above, or permission of instructor. General Studies: Arts and Humanities This course provides a foundation in disability studies, establishing a framework of terminology for defining disability and understanding the disability experience. Issues related to accessibility of media will also be explored. Students will critically analyze how media represents and shapes perceptions of disability groups, which include members with communication disorders, autism, or deafness as well as other sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities. Students must achieve a C or better to count towards an SLHS degree or certificate