ASLI 130 - Deaf Culture

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

ASL/English Interpreting

Description:

Provides an overview of the historical and cultural aspects of Deaf culture and how individuals with hearing losses, along with their diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, deal with various components of their lives. This course covers multiple topics within the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities and the social justice inequities these communities face. This course expands understanding and clarifies misconceptions people may have regarding Deaf individuals based on historical stigmas.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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