Disabilities Across Cultures

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The course is designed around the question of how a culture defines the concept of “Disabilities”, how societies perceive individuals with disabilities, and how historical, social and political circumstances might shape an individual’s understanding of diversity. The course encourages critical thinking and a comparative analysis of cultural differences and psychological practices. Key challenges associated with diagnosis, intervention and integration of individuals with disabilities across the globe will be discussed. This course fulfills the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Essential Competencies Requirement: Global Perspectives.