SLIS 1150 Introduction to the Deaf World
4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5
Prerequisite
(1)
SLIS 1010Course Description
This course introduces students to the American deaf community. It examines the interrelationship between language and culture as well as a study of socialization, norms, and traditions inherent in the deaf community. The course also addresses the preservation of American Sign Language and its role in establishing a sense of cultural identity.