SGL 300 Introduction to the Deaf Community

This course is an overview of various aspects of the Deaf community and issues relevant to persons who are Deaf or head-of-hearing.  Included will be myths about deafness, the history of the Deaf community, the language of the Deaf, audiological and educational aspects of Deaf life, Deaf leaders, services and resources available to the Deaf, employment and family life. No prior knowledge of ASL is required. This course does not fulfill the target language requirement for ASL majors and minors that SGLG 300 offers without department permission. Does not fulfill the General Education World Language requirement.

Credits

3