Introduction to Deaf Culture

Introduction to topics focused on the deaf and deaf community, including audiology, education, culture, and history. Students will explore topics through readings, lectures, and group discussion. In addition, students will learn about the anatomy and causes of deafness, early intervention and education of deaf children, communication strategies and their effectiveness, the deaf as a cultural group and deaf/hearing relationships. Upon course completion, students will understand deaf individuals and their community in a holistic perspective and apply this knowledge toward further studies into the deaf culture and community.

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