SIGN 120 - Orientation to Deafness

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 3 ]

Objectives:  Students will: 

1. identify causes of deafness. 
2. explain audiology and types of hearing losses. 
3. define terminology related to deafness. 
4. describe communication systems used by deaf individuals (Oral, PSE, ASL). 

Goal 2:  Students will describe the opportunities available for and related to deaf people. 

Objectives:  Students will: 

1. discuss the education of deaf people and its history in the U.S. (Oral, Total Communication, and ASL). 
2. describe the psychological impact of a hearing loss and its social implications for the individual and his/her family. 
3. summarize current state and federal legislation affecting the rights of deaf people. 
4. identify agencies and organizations relating to deafness. 
5. identify interpreting roles and responsibilities, organizations, and testing. 

Goal 3:  Students will describe the deaf community and culture. 

Objectives:  Students will: 

1. discuss deafness in historical perspective. 
2. compare technologies developed for use by deaf persons and their perceptions of those technologies. 
3. observe ASL in real life environments, both in class and during out-of-class interaction opportunities. 
4. identify and discuss influential hearing and Deaf persons and their impact on ASL and Deaf culture. 

Goal 4:  Students will demonstrate aspects of speech communication. 

Objectives:  Students will: 

1. explain the elements of the communication process. 
2. depict how group dynamics impact small/large group success. 
3. explain how non-verbal and non-manual communication are essential factors of communication. 
4. compose oral presentations on topics related to deaf culture. 

Goal 5:  Students will communicate with the deaf. 

Objectives:  Students will: 

1. receptively comprehend over 200 common signs and gestures. 
2. acquire and use tips to successfully communicate with the deaf.