ASL 1500 - Exploring Deaf Culture Through Film

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

For students interested in understanding Deaf culture. Focuses on the representation in film of historical events that impact members of the Deaf Community. Explores American Sign Language and its unique place in Deaf culture. Also addresses the diversity and cultural identity of members of the Deaf community in America. Includes lecture, viewing several commercially produced films, community experiences and basic comparison between Deaf culture and the student's own culture. Course is taught in or interpreted into spoken English. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Illustrate understanding of varying viewpoints of Deaf people in class discussions. 2. Demonstrate understanding in written format comparing Deaf culture with one's own culture. 3. Demonstrate understanding of how members of the Deaf community share certain commonalities which include specific places, behaviors, experiences and activities. 4. Describe examples of behaviors common to members of the Deaf community. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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