Introduces students to aspects of Deaf culture and community around the world. The distinction between these is reviewed, and characteristics of each are identified. 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)

Winter 2009