Explores the cultural, historical, educational, and medical roots of difference among human beings and examines the impact of cultural and technological changes on individuals traditionally identified as disabled. The course is designed to develop a broad understanding of the concept of "disability" and the emerging technologies that shape contemporary understanding of this phenomenon and the lives of those considered disabled.
Receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. Examination of the causes of deafness, characteristics of deaf education, and aspects of the culture of the deaf community.
CHSE476
Communicating with Sign Language
Credits:3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: EDSP376 or CHSE376.
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department.
Credit only granted for: EDSP476 or CHSE476.
Formerly: EDSP476.
Intermediate level receptive/expressive skills in American Sign Language. Aspects of the culture, history, and research perspectives of the deaf community.