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Fall 2023
Apr 11, 2026 |
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| DFST 101 - Introduction to Deaf Studies |
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An introduction to the history, language, and culture of Deaf people. Although Deaf communities are studied at an international level, American Deaf people are the main focus of study. Topics covered include audism, education, literature, politics, communication/assistive technology, biomedical ethics, social justice, and other relevant aspects of the lives of Deaf Americans. This course is taught in American Sign Language with interpretation into spoken English. Prior experience in American Sign Language not expected.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture World Languages Department Course Attributes: Dv1_DomainGenEd-Domain III-B, Undergraduate Level Course, Lrng Objective 01, Lrng Objective 02, Lrng Objective 04 |
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