WNC Catalog 2008-2009: American Sign Language 154
Course Description and Outline |
AM 154: Deaf History
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
American Sign Language
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| Academic Division |
Communications and Fine Arts |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Examines segments of the history of deaf people and the deaf community, as well as the deaf experience from a historical perspective. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge:
- The major historical events impacting Deaf people
- Causes of deafness
- Early to Present methods for education Deaf people
- Associations for the Deaf
- Issues within the Deaf Community historically including intermarriage, peddling, interpreters
- Methodologies and Languages used within the community
- Major events impacting the community that occurred between 1890's and today, with emphasis on each decade
- Technology advancements as well as service provided to the Deaf
- Understanding laws and research that impact the Deaf Community
- Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity and ethics in the modern world
- Understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs
- Have problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of agencies and services available for the Deaf
- Acquiring effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
The General Education Mission is to provide a core of critical life skills. AM 154 (Deaf History) addresses four specific general education student learning outcomes from all four major areas:
Communication:
- Understand how to best communicate with persons who use sign language and those who have various levels of hearing
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical aspects of persons who are deaf and the oppression they have faced and issues they face today
Analysis:
- Compare and analyze the similarities and differences between American/European Deaf and Hearing histories
- Locate and evaluate information
Personal Development:
- Demonstrate ability to interact with those who have a different culture and language
- Develop knowledge of the history of people different cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Understand oppression, eugenics, and how to accept people with different communication and cultural backgrounds
Community Commitment:
- Understand the diverse needs of Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafened
- Use information presented in class to participate and possibly assist in equal opportunities for members of the Deaf Community |
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