Introduction to Deaf Culture (MFL 1740)

Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Faculty

Division Chair MAC Arts & CommunicationsShow MyInfo popup for Division Chair MAC Arts & Communications

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Debra B LeeShow MyInfo popup for Debra B Lee

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Description

Prerequisite: Must have met one of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading, or 250 on the Accuplacer Next Gen reading, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Prior or concurrent enrollment in DCS1000/MFL1700 is recommended
Examines the social, political, linguistic and psychological aspects of deafness and introduces the organizations of the deaf and how they impact their lives. Explores the history of deaf education and culture and how deaf think and learn signed languages.