ASL 150 - Introduction to American Deaf Culture & History

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
This course will examine the development of d/Deaf culture in the United States. Topics covered include educational, legal, political, and cultural influences affecting the Deaf community. Cultural perspectives on issues facing the d/Deaf and hard of hearing persons who use American Sign Language will be explored, including preservation of American Sign Language, technology, and services, as well as cochlear implantation. Subcultures of the American Deaf population will also be reviewed.