Deaf Communities: Facts and Perspectives
ASLD 160
Fall 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CGST 228 |
This course explores the diversity of the Deaf communities in the United States, examining Deaf cultures and the factors shaping them including history, education, technology, and institutions. We will discuss the prevalent perspectives in American society towards the Deaf experience, clinical and cultural. We will also compare American Deaf cultures and American mainstream cultures. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS CGST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States (2020), by Irene W. Leigh, Jean F. Andrews, Raychelle Harris, Topher Gonzalez Avila. 2nd Edition (ISBN-10: 1635501733; ISBN-13: 978-1635501735). An electronic version (eBook) is also available.
Additional materials will provided in Moodle by the professor.
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Grading:
Quizzes & Assignments (30%)
Reaction Papers (30%)
Final Project (40%) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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Moodle: You will use this platform for all things related to the course
Attendance: No more than three (3) unexcused absences.
Participation: Teamwork and participation in classroom assignments.
Assignments: You are required to complete and submit the assignments on time. |
| Instructor(s): Pascual,Pedro Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 25 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 7 | FR: 8 |
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