SLNG 1347 - Deaf Culture

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Provides a historical and contemporary perspective of American deaf culture using a sociocultural model. Includes cultural identity, values, group norms, communication, language, and significant contributions made by deaf people to the world. This course will also identify organizations of the deaf and will explore implications of deafness on family dynamics. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading OR Writing.