This is a six-week course providing a historical overview of the American Deaf community and its evolving culture. Theoretical frameworks from sociology are explored. Deafness as a culture and not a disability is explained as participants are guided into the world of Deaf culture.
American Deaf Culture
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Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Amazing instruction and materials. Authentic conversation and enduring understandings about ASL-Deaf commmunity and history.
LL
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2020
This was a fun and interesting class. It's very informative for those interested in learning more about the Deaf Community.
LE
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
The course could have gone more in-depth, but it was certainly intriguing and very well done. The personal experiences and course materials were my favorites!
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