SLNG 1347 - Deaf Culture

Institution:

Angelina College

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Description:

Three hours credit. Provides an historical and contemporary perspective of American deaf culture using a sociocultural model. Includes cultural identity, values, group norms, communication, language, and significant contributions made by deaf people to the world. The student will demonstrate an understanding of deaf culture and apply this knowledge to situations he may encounter in the interpreting profession; trace the historical roots of American deaf culture and deaf education; and exhibit an understanding of the values, norms, cultural identity and rules of social interaction within the American deaf community. The student will explore the experiences of co-cultural communities within the larger American deaf community (i.e., racial and ethic groups such as Hispanic, African-American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American) as well as other cultural identities such as gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, socioeconomic class, educational background, and generational perspective. Three lecture hours each week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.angelina.edu

Phone Number:

(936) 639-1301

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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