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Course: |
DEP 012
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Title: | Deaf Prep ASL II |
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Long Title: | Deaf Prep American Sign Language II |
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Course Description: | Discusses diversity of Deaf people in general. Examines the lives of Deaf people from past and present. Enables the student to compare people from different countries and their sign languages. Incorporates volunteer time at one of the deaf centers. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Discuss traditional/contemporary views of Deaf culture
II. Interview Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) and discuss their experiences
III. Discuss the origin of ASL
IV. Discuss the examples of oppression
V. List many Deaf heros/heroines of past and present
VI. Research famous Deaf people of past and present
VII. Compare education for the Deaf provided at deaf schools to mainstream programs
VIII. Discuss volunteering experiences at center for the deaf
IX. Recognize that there are deaf people in other countries who use a sign language different from ASL
X Discuss whether it is a good idea to develop an international sign language
XI. Compare finger alphabets used in other countries
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Deaf People in America
A. heroes/heroines
B. famous people in past and present
II. Deaf People in Deaf Communities
A. interpreters at deaf centers
B. children of deaf adults
III. Deaf People in Deaf Culture
A. values
IV. Deaf People in the World
A. their sign language
B. international sign language vs. national sign language
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