This course will provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of Deaf culture and to explore a new paradigm described as Deafhood. Definitions and theories of culture will be studied through a historical perspective of the lives of Deaf people around the world. Historical implications on current practices of providing services and education for Deaf people in the world today will also be examined.
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.
- Introduction: Introduce history of Deaf culture by describing the historical use and importance of ASL in Deaf culture. Describe daily cultural practices such as information gathering, traditions, values, norms, representation etc.
- Audism and the effects of audism and recognize its systemic effects on Deaf people’s access and inclusion; Define audism Illustrate historical and current systemic barriers as a result of legislation, policies based on audist attitudes of people who are Deaf.
- Education of the Deaf: Illustrate the changing landscape of education of the Deaf: Schools For the Deaf including K-12 education system, specialized education, mainstreaming, Gallaudet, RIT. Describe the Milan Conference of 1880. Deaf President Now
- Challenges and Celebration: Challenges: Accessibility, Inclusion and Equity Societal attitudes Education Employment Healthcare and service providers Successes: Medical Interpreting (Aldridge Case) Deaf advocates (local, national and international)
- Identify key elements of ASL and Deaf literature, arts as resistance and cultural identity. DeVia art Deaf Literature ASL Literature Films and Theatre Sports
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73016 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule | |
| 73022 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | 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.