AM 254 - Deaf History

Credits: 3

Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of deaf people and the sociological, psychological, educational, and political forces which have shaped the field of deafness.

Please note: Students MUST earn a C- or better in this course for completion of the AAS or BAS Deaf Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify, historical changes, milestones, social conditions and attitudes that have had a direct impact on the collective Deaf American experience.
Describe the evolution of D/deaf education and the educational systems’ impact on deafness.
Identify contributions to society made by D/deaf individuals throughout history.
Identify the history of legislation that has impacted D/deaf people.
Identify local, state and national and international organizations related to deafness and explain their influence.
Analyze the effect of forces that have had an impact on D/deaf history such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Deaf President Now movement.
Describe the growing trends in research and D/deafness.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: AM 147 or Instructor approval

Graded: Letter Grade