Course Summary
This course provides an overview of Deaf Culture and the experiences of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students will learn about the history of deaf culture, communication methods, and the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals in this community.Key Learning Points
- Gain an understanding of deaf culture and the experiences of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Learn about communication methods used in the deaf community, including sign language
- Explore the history of deaf culture and the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals in this community
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a better understanding of deaf culture and the experiences of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Gain knowledge of communication methods used in the deaf community, including sign language
- Explore the history of deaf culture and the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals in this community
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- American Sign Language University
- Introduction to Disability Studies
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Deaf Studies
- Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education
- Master's Degree in Sign Language Interpreting
Notable People in This Field
- Nyle DiMarco
- Marlee Matlin
Related Books
Description
This is a six-week course providing a historical overview of the American Deaf community and its evolving culture. Theoretical frameworks from sociology are explored. Deafness as a culture and not a disability is explained as participants are guided into the world of Deaf culture.
Outline
- Module 1: Discrimination and Audism
- Introduction of the Instructor
- Introduction of the Interpreter (English)
- Introduction of the Interpreter (Sign Language)
- Outline of the Course
- History of Oppression
- Audism
- Instructor's Personal Experience
- Grading Policy
- Video and Article
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 2: What is American Deaf Culture? - An Introduction
- Pop Quiz
- Group Labels
- Deaf & deaf
- Hard-of-hearing
- Deafened
- Hearing
- Hearing impaired Deaf and Dumb
- Instructor's personal experience
- Video and Articles
- Module 2 Quiz
- Module 3: "My Child is born deaf" - Language acquisition
- Communication Options
- Manually Coded English
- Signed English
- Total Communication
- Oralism
- Cued Speech
- Home Sign
- Rochester Method
- American Sign Language
- Language Comparison
- Instructor's Personal Experience
- Module 3 Quiz
- Module 4: What is American Deaf Culture? - an Overview
- Language transmits culture
- Cultural vs. Pathological view
- Language/communication
- Identity
- Core values
- Rules of Social Interaction
- Tradition
- Assistive Technology
- Shared experiences
- Instructor's personal experience
- Video and articles
- Module 4 Quiz
- Module 5: Education and the Law as it affects the American Deaf community
- Deaf culture
- U.S. Laws & how they impact the Deaf community
- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Section 504
- PL 94-142 in 1975: Educationa for All Handicapped Children Act
- Mainstreaming environments
- Residential Schools for the Deaf
- Day School programs-sample map
- Oral schools for the Deaf: "listen, learn and talk" approach
- Post-secondary education
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Instructor's personal experience
- Video and Articles
- Module 5 Quiz
- Module 6: History of American Deaf community
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
Explore the rich and diverse world of Deaf culture with this engaging course from Coursera. Users rate this course highly for providing a comprehensive overview of Deaf culture and the challenges faced by the Deaf community. Many users praised the course for its thought-provoking content and insightful discussions about the experiences of Deaf individuals.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
insightful discussions about the experiences of Deaf individualsPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive overview of Deaf culture
- Engaging and thought-provoking content
- Insightful discussions about the experiences of Deaf individuals
- Excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about Deaf culture
- Highly qualified instructors with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Limited opportunities for interaction and discussion with other learners
- Some technical issues with the platform and course materials
- Not suitable for individuals who are looking for a quick and easy introduction to Deaf culture
- Requires a significant time commitment to complete
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