SOC 1050 - Introduction to Deaf Studies

3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other spring semester in odd numbered years.

Utilizing a multi-disciplinary perspective to emphasize issues and values impacting the American and international Deaf Communities, topics covered include: causes of hearing loss, speech and hearing process, manual sign systems, professions in the field of D/deafness, current events in the Deaf community, aspects of deaf communication, technology and its impact on communication, educational philosophies, and history of the Deaf in the United States and globally. ASL 1050 CTW, HMN, DP

Prerequisite/Concurrent: ASL 1000