vcc.ca
INTR 2150: Deaf Community Service Learning 1
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Sign Language Interpretation
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course is the first of two courses designed to strengthen the interpreting student's ability to adapt to linguistic and cultural diversity within the Deaf community and to appropriately engage in the cultural norms of the Deaf community. Service learning provides authentic immersive experiences in a way not possible in the classroom. Through collaboration and volunteer service, students will participate in activities designed and led by Deaf community members. Guided by a Deaf instructor, students will participate in classroom seminars to reflect on their learning. The language of instruction will be ASL.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define Experiential Learning Theory
- Identify the mutual benefits of service learning to students and community members
- Recognize the value of Popular Education learning principles
- Recognize the importance of reciprocity working within a marginalized community
- Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Exhibit strong communication skills in both ASL and English
- Maintain cohesive working relationships while using ASL and English with a variety of language users
- Identify and reflect on their own biases
- Use ASL to engage in seminar discussions about community learning experiences
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 45
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture/seminar, field work, small group work, guest speakers, course readings/video
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
15 |
Field Research Group Project, Summary |
|
Project |
15 |
Field Research Group Project, Presentation |
|
Other |
10 |
Service Learning Log |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Written Reflections |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Reflections in ASL |
|
Other |
20 |
Professional Accountability |
Course topics
- Service Learning: Experiential Learning Theory; Popular Education
- Networking in the Deaf Community: Culturally appropriate communication; Power, privilege and oppression working within marginalized populations; Reciprocity – what it looks like and how to participate; Collaborating with peers
- Reflective Learning: Journaling; Goal setting for ongoing growth and development; Personal values and impact on professional interpersonal relationships; Personal biases – identifying them and what to do about them; Sharing in reflective discussions with peers, in ASL
Learning resources
A list of required and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.