Introduction to the Deaf Community Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

SLNG-1317-001 Introduction to the Deaf Community

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Course Description

An overview of the physical educational, social and cultural implications within the context of a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual’s personal life, family and community in today’s multicultural world.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Deaf People: Evolving Perspectives from Psychology, Education, and Sociology, Jean Andrews
\ ISBN: 0-205-33813-5

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Student Performance

1. The student will identify and discuss significant events in the history of Deaf people in the United States.
2. The student will list specific legislation affecting deaf people.
3. The student will identify mental health and psychiatric issues that deaf people may have faced.
4. The student will recognize the existence of Deaf culture.
5. The student will recall the history of the Deaf President Now movement and its impact on the deaf community.

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

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Grading Criteria

10 weekly reading responses     100 points each  = 1000 points
   
   1 midterm test     =    300 points
   1 final                  =    400 points
                                   1700 points

1530-1700  points = A
1380-1529  points = B
1190-1379  points = C
1020-1189  po
Below  1200 = F

(Please note that all work is due prior to the start of the next assignment week.  To receive full credit for an assignment, work mut be sumbitted by 10:00 PM on Sunday night of the week it is due.  Late work will be penalized by 10% per day if it is late.  If you have a serious emergency such as personal or family illness, please contact me ahead of time for an extension.)

If you have a serious emergency such as personal or family illness, please contact me ahead of time for an extension. You can email me.  Thanks.

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