DEAF101

Kapiolani Community College

DEAF 101 Deaf Studies
3 hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; credit or concurrent enrollment in ASL 101 or instructor consent.
DEAF 101 focuses on the values, culture, beliefs, norms, and traditions commonly shared by American Deaf Culture members. Among the topics explored are rules for social interaction, how identity and relations are defined, and the role of language and cultural icons. The course provides an overview of history, language, education and social issues relevant to the Deaf Community of Hawai’i and of the U.S. mainland through an indepth study of Deaf heritage as well as notable Deaf persons and their contributions.

Upon successful completion of DEAF 101, the student should be able to:
• Define criteria for membership in the Deaf Community.
• Discuss challenges faced by parents raising deaf children.
• Differentiate various communication approaches and languages used by deaf people.
• Identify features of Deaf Culture and diversity within the culture.
• Determine the impact of technology on the lives of deaf people.
• Investigate the range of deaf people’s employment and social experiences.
• Compare pathological and cultural perspectives of deaf people.
• Distinguish the educational options available to deaf students.
• Locate major deaf-related national and local resources.
• Compare and contrast minority experiences for deaf and hearing people.
• Evaluate career opportunities working with deaf people.

	DEAF 101 Deaf Studies 3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; credit or concurrent enrollment in ASL 101 or instructor consent. DEAF 101 focuses on the values, culture, beliefs, norms, and traditions commonly shared by American Deaf Culture members. Among the topics explored are rules for social interaction, how identity and relations are defined, and the role of language and cultural icons. The course provides an overview of history, language, education and social issues relevant to the Deaf Community of Hawai’i and of the U.S. mainland through an indepth study of Deaf heritage as well as notable Deaf persons and their contributions. Upon successful completion of DEAF 101, the student should be able to: • Define criteria for membership in the Deaf Community. • Discuss challenges faced by parents raising deaf children. • Differentiate various communication approaches and languages used by deaf people. • Identify features of Deaf Culture and diversity within the culture. • Determine the impact of technology on the lives of deaf people. • Investigate the range of deaf people’s employment and social experiences. • Compare pathological and cultural perspectives of deaf people. • Distinguish the educational options available to deaf students. • Locate major deaf-related national and local resources. • Compare and contrast minority experiences for deaf and hearing people. • Evaluate career opportunities working with deaf people. Kapi'olani Community College - © 1999, 2006. All Rights Reserved.