SHS 222
Lang&Culture Deaf Communities

Credit:  3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
UIUC Social Sciences, and US Minority Culture(s) course.

Students will learn about culture and how it is manifested in various subgroups of society - with a particular focus on the culture and language of Deaf people in the United States. Themes include: the linguistics of American Sign Language, aspects of social unity for Deaf people, common experiences of Deaf individuals, the educational system and Deaf students, and current issues that affect the Deaf community. Same as EPSY 222.