Schedule
Tue-Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (9/5/2023 - 12/12/2023) Location: MAIN (JAME 181 - Classroom Lecture)
Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (12/7/2023 - 12/7/2023) Location: MAIN (JAME 181 - Final Exam)
Description
This course explores the history, traditions and issues of Deaf American culture from its 18th century European origins to contemporary multicultural USA. Utilizing a multilayered approach to learning-lecture, readings, case study, film study, contextual experience and classroom debate-students will analyze the complex web of influences and issues-linguistic, political, economic, educational, religious, medical and social-that form what we commonly refer to as "culture." (3 units; As offered)