This course is an introduction to Deaf culture and to the richness of the local, regional and global Deaf community. The key cultural elements of signed languages, values, norms for interactions, traditions and artistic expression will be highlighted. Deaf community members’ various life pathways and diverse identities will be explored, and contrasted with society’s perspectives on what it means to be Deaf.
INTR 1101 (CRN 16883) “Introduction to Deafhood”
Christian Vasquez (Image of the instructor)
Instructor Bio:
Christian graduated with a BA degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from Gallaudet University. He is an award winning ASL storyteller and performer, ASL instructor, translator, ambassador, editor, actor, writer, youth gudiance counselor, aiding mentor, and founding of the ABC Luck! Card game. His recent milestones includes being involved in a project for Lower Elwha Tribal focused on translating Native Americans Myths and being selected to participate in a Sign Language Arts Workshop in Stockholm, Sweden
Thursdays
17:30-20:20
New Westminster Campus
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