This course will cover the basic elements of Deaf Culture and Deaf Community with particular emphasis on current issues faced by the Deaf. The course will discuss and instill the concept of cultural relativism. The class format will generally consist of open discussion activities on topics related to the community and culture of Deaf people. Videotapes, assigned readings from required texts, and supplementary readings will be used as springboards to discussion.
Prerequisites
1) English 12 with C or equivalent, or English Language Proficiency at an English 12 level, or equivalent AND 2) SIGN 1000 or equivalent OR 3) Admission to the ASL & Deaf Studies program.
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.
- 1) Ear Physiology and Hearing Loss
- 2) Definition of Culture, Community, Deaf Culture and Deaf Community
- 3) Deaf Culture: Introductory
- 4) Oppression & Empowerment
- 5) Short-lived Schools For the Deaf
- 6) Operation of TTY and Videophone
- 7) Deaf Culture Arts
Apply for this course on EducationPlanner BC:
- Select “Undergraduate Applicant”
- Select “ASL & Deaf Studies (Individual Courses)”
Course schedules
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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.