This course provides opportunities for students to build on their understanding of what it means to be culturally Deaf. Students explore the complexities of Deafhood, considering what people who identify as Deaf have in common but also how they differ. Key themes are intersectionality, diverse life journeys, and Deafhood as a global concept. Students examine how these themes inform the work of interpreters. The language of instruction in this course is ASL.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Deafhood around the globe Variations in societal acceptance, access to education and employment Variations in recognition of signed languages Variations in the provision of sign language interpreting
- Deafhood and diversity Life stories from diverse Deaf guest speakers Shared and individual pathways/struggles to Deafhood Potentially lifelong impact of early language deprivation Intersectionality in the Deaf community (race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.)
- Deafhood and social justice Systemic inequities (poverty, racism, gender-based discrimination, etc.) De/colonization and experiences of Indigenous Deaf people Experiences of Deaf immigrants and refugees to Canada
- Impact of 21st century technology on Deafhood Internet, digital information, social media Universal design, smart phones, video-based technology Video relay interpreting and video remote interpreting
- Advocacy and advancements Activities of the World Federation of the Deaf and the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters United Nations Conventions and activities Persistence of audism and medicalized view
PLAR is assessed through: simulation or actual presentation of a candidate’s abilities, live and/or video-recorded. The demonstration may include, but is not limited to, challenge assignments, demonstrations and/or interviews.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41839 |
January 6, 2027 to April 20, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.