ASL 01320 - Deaf Culture and Communities

Credits: 3

This course, conducted in American Sign Language (ASL), introduces students to American Deaf communities and provides a comprehensive analysis of how Deaf people are understood from a cultural perspective. Using Critical Deaf Theory (DeafCrit) and trans-disciplinary approaches, students gain a critical appreciation of Deaf lives within social, historical, political, and global contexts. This course examines the challenges, contributions, and future innovations centering American Deaf communities.

Prerequisite Courses: ASL 01211 with a minimum grade of C-
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD