ASL 121 - Deaf Culture

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Discuss historical and contemporary perspectives of the American deaf culture using a socio-cultural model. Analyze evolving cultural definitions and discuss the intersection of American and deaf cultures.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define Deaf culture and explain different aspects of it.
Summarize general themes and issues related to Deaf history, Deaf culture, Deaf communities, and American Sign Language.
Explain the cultural norms and values of Deaf people.
Describe diversity within the Deaf community.
Formulate comparisons between students’ cultural experiences and the cultural products, practices, and perspectives of Deaf communities.