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Southwestern College

Deaf Culture

Southwestern College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

[Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.] Provides an introduction of Deaf culture where students learn a wide array of historical milestones that shaped the belief system, behavioral norms, and perspectives of members in the Deaf community. Examines the complexity of the ASL structure as well as how other sign systems played a role in the development. Provides further in-depth information about ASL literature, Deaf contributors, social and political influences, and ever-changing technological advancements that form the dynamics and influences within the Deaf culture. (Formerly ASL 150) [D; CSU; UC]

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