SLS 1501 - Deaf Culture and History

Institution:

Oakland Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: SLS 1030 or consent of departmental designee This course will allow students to compare prevailing American values, beliefs and institutions with those of the Deaf community in the United States. The course objectives for the students are to be able to understand/recognize Deaf culture's values, rules of social interaction, language and tradition, group norms, and identity by Deaf people, to understand and become familiar with the pioneers in the field of deafness, to appreciate Deaf history and to comprehend the current issues/events of the Deaf community.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oaklandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(248) 341-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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