SIGL 220 Deaf Culture and Community*

This course examines the works of prominent people and events that support the history and evolution of Deaf Culture. Comparisons are drawn from broader, parallel, fundamental studies on language and culture. Materials that emphasize current issues relating to language study and minority group dynamics. This course will also address (1) dynamics within family groups and/or educational institutions; (2) cross-cultural issues; and (3) the structure and development of the deaf community. Recommend completion of ENGL 101, PSYC 101 or SOCY 101. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisite: Completion of SIGL 102 with a ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Recommend completion of ENGL 101, PSYC 101 or SOCY 101. Required for Sign Language majors.

SIGL 220Deaf Culture and Community*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Recommend completion of ENGL 101, PSYC 101 or SOCY 101. Required for Sign Language majors.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course examines the works of prominent people and events that support the history and evolution of Deaf Culture. Comparisons are drawn from broader, parallel, fundamental studies on language and culture. Materials that emphasize current issues relating to language study and minority group dynamics. This course will also address (1) dynamics within family groups and/or educational institutions; (2) cross-cultural issues; and (3) the structure and development of the deaf community. Recommend completion of ENGL 101, PSYC 101 or SOCY 101. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisite: Completion of SIGL 102 with a ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Articulate a variety of learned, experienced perspectives on relevant issues.
• Articulate a personal perspective on issues presented by way of discussion and discovery.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies