SIGN 2030 - American Deaf Culture

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

SIGN 2030 enables students to recognize and explain the external ramifications of hearing loss. It deals with the characteristics of sociological subculture among the hearing impaired (both deaf and hard of hearing) individuals as it relates to cultural aspects of deafness.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1:
Upon completion of this course students will know the various aspects of Deaf History and Deaf Culture, including description of deafness, deaf community as defined by audiology and/or cultural means, and culture as reflected in arts and language of deaf people.

Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the Deaf Community through its historical heritage.
Role of American Sign Language in Deaf Culture.
History of Deaf America.
Deaf folklore, Deaf Literature and Deaf Humor.

Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course students will recognize and explain various aspects of the deaf community.

Objectives:

Familiar with the social interactions and group norms.
Deaf identity and diversity.
Deafblind.
Cochlear implant vs. Deaf Culture.
Deaf Family - Hearing Family.
Learn the various forms of communication used by the Deaf.
The paradigm shift in perspectives about Deaf people and Deaf education.
The definition of culture and the distinction between American Deaf Culture and mainstream culture.
Deafhood.
Communication Technology -Vlogs.
Impact of deafness on mental health.

Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, student will recognize and discuss aspects of Deaf Culture.

Objectives:

Getting Attention behaviors that are culturally appropriate.
Negotiating a Signing Environment in culturally appropriate manner.
Conversation strategies.
Meeting others how information is exchanged.
Name signs.
How do Deaf People know when baby is crying, wake up in the morning, drive, understand TV, and use the phone.
Beware of life experiences of Deaf individuals.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to Deaf culture
Deaf culture - perspectives on Deaf culture
History of Deaf America
Deaf Family - Hearing Family
Deaf Education
Sound and Fury (Part 1, 2, and 3)
Hearing Loss and Identity
Communication - Technology
Mental Health and the Deaf
Deaf Blind
Deaf Humor, Deaf Folklore and Dear Literature
CODA (Children of Deaf Adults)
Through Deaf Eyes

Primary Faculty
Ternullo, Annette
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088