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3.00 Credits
An overview of the education of the deaf from prehistoric times to the present will be provided. Roots of current trends and events in deaf education will be explored, with projections for the future. Current issues such as mainstreaming, cochlear implants, communication modalities for instruction and others are discussed in both a historical context and from a deaf perspective. Prerequisite: EDS 60; may be taken concurrently Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Course introduces students to deaf people as a cultural and linguistic minority in America through coverage of sociolinguistic, anthropological, and historic issues in the development of deaf culture and community in America and worldwide. Utilizing readings, lectures and group discussion, topics will include: theories of culture; language use; cross-cultural interaction and intercultural processes, and deaf literature and art. Upon course completion, students will understand current and past educational, legal and medical policies and their impact on deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Prerequisite: EDS 60; may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Students will be exposed to a number of ASL stories on videotape, learn several different forms of ASL literature and develop their own stories and narratives in each format. They will understand the effects of genre, style, perspective, and other artistic techniques on ASL storytelling, and utilize similar techniques in their developed stories. Students may perform their stories for a general audience. Prerequisite: EDS 57, EDS 60, EDS 154, EDS 161, EDS 162, and EDS 164. Corequisite: EDS 155. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Examines origins and linguistic structure of American Sign Language (ASL). Cross-linguistic comparisons with spoken and signed languages of other countries will be made. Students will learn aspects of ASL phonology, morphology and syntax. Sociolinguistic aspects of ASL usage in regard to gender, ethnicity, geographical region and educational status will be discussed. Conducted entirely in American Sign Language. Prerequisite: EDS 154 or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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2.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course will explore a specific theme of interest to faculty and students within the program, with course content changed each semester. Selected topics will touch upon issues of special concern and interest to the Deaf community such as genetics, multicultural issues, media representations of deafness, theatre and performance art, visual arts, and other subjects which may arise in the fiuture. Course will consist of readings, discussion, independent research, and viewing of various media as appropriate. Note: May be repeated when diffrent topic is offered. Prerequisite: EDS 60, EDS 154, EDS 161, and EDS 162. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0 - 5.0.
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course follows a Service Learning model in which students obtain volunteer placements at educational, vocational, advocacy and other settings serving the deaf community in the Sacramento or Northern California region. Students will be expected to produce a final "product" in collaboration with their fieldwork site. This course is a "capstone" for the Deaf Studies degree and should be taken after all other coursework for the major has been completed or during the last semester of coursework. Prerequisite: EDS 155, EDS 161, EDS 162, and EDS 164. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 3.0 - 5.0.
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3.00 Credits
Legislative provisions related to implementation of special education programs and procedures will be a primary focus. Additional emphasis will be given to pertinent judicial decisions and to law as it relates to special education in a multicultural context. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Seminar for Resource Specialists: Management and Delivery of Services. Review of literature, and simulated experience in the various roles of the resource specialist in special education programs in the schools. Professional problem-solving strategies; standards and procedures; model program organizational alternatives; management approaches of resource specialist program (RSP); major developments and trends at Federal, State and local levels; references to legal provisions, rules and regulations in special education. Prerequisite: EDS 201, EDS 101 and Special Education Credential. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Methods in Access and Inclusion in the Core Curriculum: Mod/Severe Disabilities. Focus will be on the following four areas: 1) unit design, varied and modified outcomes, and evaluation of student skills; 2) instructional implementation strategies, including modeling, demonstration, direct and indirect, discovery, and cognitive/meta-cognitive strategies; 3) varied instructional formats and groupings, including cooperative learning, peer-medicated instruction, peer tutoring, and peer coaching; and 4) adaptations and accommodations which will enhance success for the full range of students with disabilities within the general education curriculum. Prerequisite: EDS 100A, EDS 100B, EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B - or equivalents or advisor approval. Corequisite: EDS 235. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Collaborative Program Planning with Families, Professionals, and Communities. Students will develop skills in the areas of: family collaboration; school and community collaboration in the context of IEP development and school partnerships; cross-cultural competence; communication; person-centered planning/future planning, partnering with families; transdisciplinary teaming to develop the IEP and the ITP; and facilitating social relationships and friendships as part of the school experience. Prerequisite: EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B. Corequisite: Advisor approval. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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