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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 27, 2024
 
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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LING 1724 - THE DEAF AND SOCIETY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The culture of deaf Americans is distinct from that of mainstream American society. The primary focus of this course is to expose students to the culture of the deaf in the United States and around the world. In addition to teaching students how to interact with the deaf in a culturally appropriate way, the course will help them understand deaf culture as part of human diversity. Among the course foci are: issues of accessibility, perspectives of deaf versus hearing individuals, and various examples of deaf literature.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis


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