ASL 3500 - Deaf History

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course explores the history of Deaf people in the United States. Students will examine the foundations of Deaf education, the rise of oralism, and trials that members of the Deaf Community have experienced. Students will explore the Deaf President Now Movement, various laws impacting the lives of Deaf people and the efforts that members of the Deaf Community have made to combat Audism. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate the effort that members of the Deaf Community have undergone to provide equity for services and recognition of culture. 2. Describe the creation, difficulties and successes of Deaf schools. 3. Analyze the impact of the Deaf President Now Movement. 4. Describe the effects of and propose ways to combat Audism. 5. Appraise the value of various technological advances that impact members of the Deaf Community. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the ASL Interpreting Program. SP

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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