LIN 203 - Introduction to the Deaf World

A Deaf instructor presents the culture and history of Deaf communities from a national and international perspective. Deaf communities are examined as cultural and linguistic minorities, with all the tensions and conflicts that arise within such minority groups and with the stresses that arise when outsiders interact with such minority groups. Some exposure to ASL is recommended, but not required.

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Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Diversity, Socio-cultural Analysis
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Linguistics

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