HIS 400 - Deaf Women's History

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Gallaudet University

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Description:

By studying deaf women' s history, students will enhance their understanding of this minority group, as well as the broader fields of deaf history an d women? ? history. Students will be introduced to recent scholarship that directly examines this topic. In order to place such works in a broader context, students also will be exposed to vital works in related historical fields. This class will include close study of multiple minority groups, including Deaf Americans, European Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans. The important role of economic, social, religious, and cultural factors be considered throughout this course. This class emphasizes various historical methods of study, building analytical skills and critical thinking. Exploring the changing meaning of gender and deafness in history will provide students with tools for independent research. Ultimately, this focused study of identity challenges students to reconsider traditional notions of gender, disability, cultural Deaf identity, beauty, normalcy, citizenship, and statu s. Prerequisite s: DST 402, HIS 378, WMS 101; or by permission of instructo

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gallaudet.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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