Course Content and Outcome Guide for ITP 242

Course Number:
ITP 242
Course Title:
Deaf Culture II
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Course Description

Continues work of ITP 241. Analyses and discusses more advanced concepts in cultural, gender, and sociological studies in the Deaf community, including current topics in dual- and multiple-minority perspectives, discussion of the Deaf-Blind experience, advocacy and political action relating to modern Deaf issues. Course is taught in ASL with no interpretation. Prerequisite: Admission into Sign Language Interpretation program and department permission required.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:Interact in a way that respects the values, social customs and cultural aspects of Deaf people, with a clear understanding of the complex societal factors that impact the experience of Deaf-Blind, LGBT, ethnic and other minorities within Deaf society.Apply an understanding of current social and political issues in the Deaf community to how they express themselves in ASL.Apply cultural understandings learned in class effectively in authentic interactions with native signers.

Course Activities and Design

This course will include live and videotaped presentations, lectures, small group discussions, student presentations, and guest speakers.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment strategies include quizzes, exams, papers, and short presentations.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Includes all or most of the following on a continual basis:Culture in general, American Culture, American Deaf Culture, different perspectives based on background, language, communication mode, gender, age, ethnicity, values, social customs, cultural aspects, history, theatre, storytelling, literature, folklore, and high and low context cultures.