SLIS 1150 - Introduction to Deaf World

Institution:

Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces the student to the American Deaf community, history and culture. Students will learn the historical processes by which deaf people have come together to form a cohesive community, the contributions made by deaf people to the larger American culture, and the cultural diversity of this minority, including the preservation of its language, American Sign Language. Also presented will be the types of hearing loss that can occur and the majority societal attitudes regarding deafness.

Credits:

4.50

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mccneb.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 457-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.