An introductory survey of culture among various groups of deaf people in the United States. Students study the scholarly literature dealing with these groups and have contact with members of this community. Familiarizes students with the characteristics of deaf culture as well as general perceptions of deafness and the deaf community within the dominant hearing society. Students should come to recognize and appreciate this segment of American cultural diversity. Part of the sociology/anthropology and ASL language/culture concentrations and may also be taken as an elective.(0510-210, 0515-210 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)

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