This interdisciplinary program equips you to understand the lived experiences of people with disabilities and examine how societies define and respond to difference.
Courses
INT 380 The Deaf Community: Subcultures
Credit Hours
3
Degree Level
Undergrad
This course will introduce students to subcultures and cultural groups within the broader Deaf community such as Black Deaf culture, Latino Deaf culture, LGBTQ Deaf, DeafBlind. The course will also discuss working with people within the Deaf community who are dealing with mental health issues, developmental disabilities or physical disabilities (especially those which may interfere with communication). Prerequisite: For Deaf Studies majors: ASL 320 or consent of the instructor. For Sign Language Interpreting majors: INT 302 or consent of the instructor.