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3.00 Credits
CommunityThis course presents the methodology by which the dental hygienist plans programs to promote oral health in the community. While learning the principles of program planning, the student conducts a needs assessment and designs oral health programs. Programs are presented and evaluated in service-learning experiences in which students provide oral health education to various populations within the community. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Two class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies2 credits Spring; Day only
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3.00 Credits
StudiesThis is the foundation course for Deaf Studies majors. Students survey the socio-linguistic discourse communities of Deaf Studies, the diversity of membership in the Deaf community, technology supported in the Deaf world, and careers/professions involving ASL and Deaf people. Students develop their professional goals, their perspective on Deaf people as both consumer and expert, and their personal role in the Deaf community as member or ally. The course consists of lectures, projects, professional observations, and community service and/or attendance at Deaf events. Students also develop the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills of a Deaf Studies major. Open to Deaf Studies degree and certificate majors, or by permission of program director for non-majors. Three class hours per week as well as outside hours. 3 credits Fall
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3.00 Credits
CultureThis course explores the culture of the American Deaf community, focusing on enculturation; values, attitudes and norms, social, political and athletic organizations; the visual and performing arts; folklore and humor; and diversity of membership. The late 19th and 20th century of Deaf experience will be studied with specific reference to cultural implications of technology, Deaf education and (hearing) societal perspectives. Readings, lectures, discussions and videos emphasize the Deaf as a cultural and linguistic minority group. Prerequisite: ENG 11. 3 credits Fall
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3.00 Credits
SocietyThis course provides an in-depth study of the nature and needs of the culturally Deaf, non-culturally Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and late-deafened population in the United States. It focuses on the various and diverse levels of needs found in this community which may include: communication, education, daily living, support, accommodations, and assistive technology. The course also addresses social and audiological differences as well as past and presenteducational, advocative, rehabilitative, and political philosophies/policies that affect this group. This course gives special attention to examining societal perspectives for the "deaf/hard-of-hearing", and their impact on (and merit to) this diverse community while taking into consideration eac h cohort? ? distinctive perception of self and level of nee d. Prerequisite s: DST 10, DST 11, AMS 01, AMS 02, co-requisite AMS 11. Two class hours a week., 8-10 hours of community observations (will be expected to travel beyond greater Fall River) and 3 seminar dates to be announc ed.3 credits Fal
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3.00 Credits
ProfessionThis course presents an overview of the American Sign Language/English interpreting profession for students interested in becoming interpreters as well as students who will go on to a related field in the Deaf community. Students develop an understanding of and appreciation for the profession, as course content focuses on the role, responsibilities, and aptitudes of interpreters; the fundamentals of their vocation, including but not limited to ethical behavior, professional standards, business practices, setting, audience, resources, and organizations; and the history of the profession. The course examines various models of the interpreting process. Students begin to analyze and apply models to functional sight translation as well as beginning interpreting exercises. The course also requires students to observe professional interpreters. Prerequisites: AMS 11 with B- or better, and DST 13. Co-requisite: AMS 12 and DST 22. Three class hours per week. 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
SkillsThis course provides the foundation of pre-interpreter skills and experiences. Students practice the cognitive skills used in the process of interpreting, such as visualization, prediction, listening/concentrating, dual tasking, memory, abstracting, and closure. Through numerous observations (non-interpreted), they develop and increase their awareness of and appreciation for the vocabulary, environment, and ethical considerations presented in a variety of interpreter settings such as education, human services, medicine, mental health, performance, religion, and substance abuse. Prerequisite: AMS 11 with a B- or better, and DST 13. Co-requisite: AMS 12 and DST 21. Two class hours and one lab hour per week; 20 hours of observation per semesterInstructional Support Fee applies3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
HistoryThis course examines the social, political, and cultural forces that brought together Deaf people as a cohesive, American co-culture. The course emphasizes the 19th and 20th century experiences, events, and institutions that have shaped the Deaf Community as we know it today. Deaf people are also studied as unique contributors to the heritage of the United States. Prerequisite: DST 11 Three class hours per week. 3 credits every other spring
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23.00 Credits
FolkloreThis course surveys the signed and written works of Deaf authors, storytellers, and Artists; this course includes both written works (originals and English translations) and American Sign Language works that have been preserved on film or video--often these works defy standard genre classification. Students study and analyze fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, memoirs, anecdotes, and tales. Special attention is given to the tradition of storytelling and storytellers in ASL, folklore, which includes original ASL works such as improvisations, success stories, poetry, handshape poetry, ASL films, humor/jokes and drum songs. Students broaden their understanding of ? ?iterature? ?through examination of the Dea f cultures? ?"oral tradition", which transmitted, developed and expanded the literature at residential schools, Deaf Clubs, "literary nights" and festivals. All works are considered in a cultural, historical and political context to develop an understanding of Deaf people as an American co-cu lture. Prerequ isite: AMS 01, DST 11, Co-requisit e: A MS 023 credits every other s
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3.00 Credits
StudiesThis is a one semester course on a specific topic in Deaf Studies. A topic will be announced yearly. 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
EducationThis course will introduce the student to the field of early care and education from a philosophical, historical, socioeconomic, and multicultural point of view. Major theories and models of significant early childhood programs will be examined. The role of the early care teacher, professionalism, and managing successfully in the workplace will be explored. The course will include field observations of different childcare programs. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall
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