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3.00 Credits
Credit variable (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Credit variable (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Explores some of the core concepts found in the social sciences. These core concepts are taught by using biographical sketches of individuals who have made a difference with their lives: for example, Simon Wiesenthal, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson. (ACT social studies/science reading score 1-5) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to explore the understanding of human behavior and everyday life using important concepts from social sciences. This course covers the fi elds of psychology, sociology and political science. Materials from anthropology and economics may be used as well. The course focuses on the application of the social sciences to the study of business, art, education, government and other areas of interest. (ACT social studies/science reading score 6-8 or 0882-150) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Studies contemporary social problems that influence the individual and family at different stages in the human life cycle. The course begins with the topic of child abuse and child neglect and moves to the study of problems often encountered by teens in their search for identity. The fi nal portion of the course deals with the topic of divorce and its implications for adults and children. (0882-200 or permission of instructor) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course helps students pursuing an AOS, AAS, or BS degree gain an understanding of the experiences of black people in America. This course offers a historical perspective of black people from their origins in Africa to their settlement in America. This perspective includes the period of slavery, the reconstruction period, the civil rights struggle and modern race relations among black people (hearing and deaf) and other groups in America. (0882-200 or permission of instructor) Class 3, Credit 3 (S)
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3.00 Credits
Studies social issues that impact individuals who live in the United States and Canada. Important issues covered include cultural pluralism, the inequity among various ethnic and racial groups, and public and political policies. These social issues are related to the global environment, health care and family. Special consideration is given to how these issues impact the Deaf community. (0882-200 or permission of instructor) Class 3, Credit 3 (W, S)
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine the lives of deaf people throughout history, particularly during critical events such as revolutions, wars, the Great Depression, and into the modern era with legislative acts that have led to signifi cant changes in education and employment. Simultaneously, the formation of the Deaf community and Deaf culture will be studied to illustrate the meaning of "Deaf heritage."Hard-of-hearing and late-deafened individuals involved in the Deaf community will be included, and racial, ethnic and gender issues will be discussed as they relate to this heritage. Students learn how technology has impacted the lives of Deaf people, as have local, state and national organizations of the Deaf. The achievements of many deaf people in a variety of fi elds will underscore selfidentity and self-advocacy issues. (0882-200) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to aspects of Deaf culture and community around the world. The distinction between these is reviewed, and characteristics of each are identifi ed. Students learn about the language, norms of behavior, values, traditions and possessions of Deaf people. Deaf culture and community are analyzed from a historical and sociological perspective. Cross-cultural issues relating to the role of hearing people with the Deaf community are also covered. (0882-200 or permission of instructor) Class 3, Credit 3 (W) *This course satisfi es the Deaf Studies/American Sign Language requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a historical review of deaf women in their professional and personal lives. The issues covered in this course include the exploration of the social, political and economic conditions affecting deaf women and how this compares to other women in society. Hard-of-hearing and late-deafened women and ethnic/minority women with hearing loss are included in this course. Students will be able to summarize trends from the social/political analysis and apply their learning to their own personal development and empowerment. (0882-200 or permission of instructor) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, S)
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