COURSE OUTLINE

OXNARD COLLEGE

I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: ASL R110 Banner title: Intro to Full title: Introduction to Deaf Studies

Previous course id: ASL R110 Banner title: Intro to Deaf Studies Full title: Introduction to Deaf Studies

B. Reason(s) course is offered: This course is necessary to develop a Deaf Studies degree and aligns with the lower-division preparation at CSUN. It explores all facets of and history. C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: Course Modification

II. Catalog Information: A. UNITS: Current: 3.00 Previous 3.00 B. Course Hours:

C. Course Hours: 1. In-Class Contact Hours: Lecture: 52.5 Activity: 0 Lab: 0

2. Total In-Class Contact Hours: 52.5 3. Total Outside-of-Class Hours: 105 4. Total Student Learning Hours: 157.5

D. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: ASL R102: American 2 Previous: ASL R101: 1

2. Corequisites Current: Previous:

3. Advisories: Current: Previous:

4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous:

E. Catalog Description: Current: This interdisciplinary course introduces a range of issues that are developed within Deaf Studies: ASL , Deaf education, sociology of Deaf culture, and ASL interpreting. Previous, if different:

F. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $ None

G. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [X] Will not be required: [ ]

Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [X]

H. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: 1 -

I. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [x] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

Previous, if different: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

J. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X]

Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ]

III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Identify the linguistic qualities of American Sign Language that mark it as a human language. B. Identify the values, social rules, norms, behaviors, and traditions of Deaf people in the U.S. C. Compare and contrast Deaf culture to culture. D. Describe the basic concepts of the oppression of Deaf people, including audism and linguicism. E. Identify various ways that Deaf people are perceived in literature, the media, and organizations. F. Describe the various Deaf movements and laws that impact Deaf people. G. Reconstruct the basic history of the origins of the Deaf community in the USA. H. Identify elements of , folklore, literature, and diversity.

IV. Course Content:

V. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Sociology of Deaf Culture 1. Understanding culture 2. Values, social rules, norms, behaviors, and traditions of Deaf people 3. Deaf community vs. Deaf culture 4. Factors that determine membership in the Deaf community/culture 5. Definition of “Deaf”. Hearing vs. Deaf perspectives 6. Bilingual and bicultural deaf people 7. The erroneous metaphor of “silence” 8. Where deaf people live 9. Reciprocity in the Deaf community 10. Deaf civil rights movements in the U.S. 11. Diversity in the Deaf community B. Sociology of Oppression 1. Discrimination and marginalization 2. Audism 3. Linguicism 4. Characteristics of oppressed and oppressor; advocate and ally C. Linguistics 1. History and evolution of ASL 2. Linguistics of ASL 3. How ASL fits into a linguistic framework and pattern 4. Comparison of ASL and English linguistics D. Education of Deaf people 1. Early and contemporary views of “deafness” and deaf education 2. Being deaf in the hearing world 3. Laws affecting Deaf education 4. Deaf people with minimal language skills/high visual orientation E. Technology and Deaf people 1. Early technology: flashing lights 2. Videophones and video relay services 3. The internet: vlogs (videologs) 4. Hearing aids and their meaning to Deaf people 5. Cochlear implant controversy 6. Deaf people in the media F. Deaf artists 1. Folklore 2. ASL literature 3. Mixed media 4. Film 5. Music G. Interpreting 1. History of the field 2. CODA’s - Children of Deaf Adults 3. Educational requirements 4. Certification 5. Where interpreters work 6. Legislation affecting interpreters

VI. Lab Content:

VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Small group presentations on various topics current within the Deaf community, or on aspects of Deaf history and culture. B. Use of specific software for addressing cultural issues. C. Use of v-logs (videologs) created by Deaf people.

VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments:

A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [X] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [ ] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [X]

For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why.

B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. A written essay documenting one’s experiences after attending a Deaf community event. 2. In-class written quizzes. 3. A book review of primary source material. 4. A final written exam.

C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. Language and cultural notes from textbooks. b. Selected chapters from primary source books such as: Understanding Deafness: In Search of Deafhood, Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking, Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture c. Selected articles from journals and periodicals pertaining to the American Deaf community, such as American Deaf Culture, www.deafnation.com, and www.deafnewspaper.com 2. Writing a. Written essay chronicling the student’s experience attending a Deaf community event, or a Deaf West theater performance in ASL. b. Book review on selected topics in Deaf heritage and history (, Deaf athletes, Deaf leaders, the history of Deaf education, CODA (children of deaf adults) experiences, origin of ASL, foreign signed languages, “Indian” sign language, Cistercian sign language, Deaf artists, and sign language interpreters. c. Written response paper after viewing a television program via captions only. 3. Other a. Viewing films pertaining to the Deaf community and culture, such as Through Deaf Eyes, Sound and Fury, Children of a Lesser God, and Audism Unveiled. b. Attendance at a deaf community event where students are expected to mingle and converse with Deaf people.

IX. Textbooks And Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Lane, H., Hoffmeister,R., and Bahan, B (1996). A Journey into the Deaf-World (Both texts are classic works that are used at our transfer institution, CSUN.) (most recent/e). San Diego, CA Dawn Sign Press. 2. Ladd, P. (2003). Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood (most recent/e). Tonawanda, NY Multilingual Matters. B. Other Instructional Materials:

X. Minimum Qualifications And Additional Certifications: A. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Sign Language, American B. Additional Certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification:

XI. Approval Dates CC Approval Date: 11/25/2015 Board Approval Date: 12/08/2015 Course ID: 1819