SIGL 220 — Deaf Culture and Community (3 Credits, Spring)
This course is intended to explore Deaf Culture through its evolution, populations, and historical and current issues. By navigating through American Sign Language, Deafhood, and the influences of hearing society, students are exposed to a variety of constituents within Deaf Culture. Critically exploring the extreme beliefs across a variety of spectrums will expose students to help understand the myriad experiences within the Deaf community. Analysis may be presented through family dynamics, educational practices, social roles, art, literature, media, and poetry. PREREQ: SIGL 102 or PERM/INST. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)