Social Justice Perspective of Societal Systems and the Deaf (ASLD 1130)
In this course, students will develop a basic understanding of critical social justice principles—access, equity, participation, and human rights—as it relates to the Deaf community. Students will learn foundational skills in using the bilingual-bicultural social justice framework to explore topics and issues related to the language spectrum, Deaf education, audism, and challenges facing Deaf families within the Deaf community. Students will also self-reflect to foster an awareness of their own identities as they engage with the Deaf community.
Course code: ASLD 1130
Credits: 3.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 54.0 hours
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- 1. Social Justice Framework
a. Advocate vs. Ally
b. Characteristics of allyship
c. Bicultural-bilingual framework - 2. Communication Skills
a. Principles of communication & active listening
b. Language spectrum: VGC, ASL, SEE, contact sign
c. Simultaneous communication (sim com)
d. Technological advancements for deaf community: benefits and challenges
e. Internal and external barriers to communication - 3. Understanding Audism
a. Historical impact of 1889 Milan conference, audism and oralism
b. Cultural vs. Audist views of deafness
c. BC's newborn hearing screening & early intervention resources - 4. Advancing Deaf Rights
a. Assessment of programs & services in BC
b. Mental health services and legal interfacing
c. Relevant legislation: Canadian Charter, Accessibility Act, UN conventions
d. Advocacy issues: VRS, recognition of sign languages - 5. Educational Placement Options
a. Comparison of K-12 Options: Mainstreaming, Specialized Programs, BC School for the Deaf
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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