The ASL and Deaf Culture Minor prepares students in the multidisciplinary study of American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf people, and Deaf culture. Students will focus on acquisition and understanding of ASL and Deaf culture in order to gain linguistic and cultural competence. Coursework highlights a variety of topics including; the study of ASL and its structure, literature pertaining to the Deaf experience, the history of Deaf people in America and around the globe, arts, life experiences and intersectionality of racial, ethnic, age, and other minority groups, oppression in the lives of Deaf people, political, legal, sustainability perspective on the potentialities of Deaf identities, and educational issues impacting members of the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on inclusion, allyship, access, diversity, and becoming a global citizen. An ASL & Deaf Culture Minor complements majors across a variety of fields, including but not limited to; psychology, education, health science, science, political science, communication, business, global sustainability and justice, and various technical fields.
Contact Information
languageandculture@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
The student completing the ASL and Deaf Culture Minor will be able to:
- Understand and respond appropriately to longer stretches of connected discourse in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Sign cohesive ASL monologues such as in summaries, narratives, presentations or essays.
- Utilize appropriate conversation strategies to initiate, sustain, and close ASL conversations.
- Comprehend and respond critically to larger ASL discourse structures, such as those in short stories, news items, or correspondence.
- Integrate their knowledge of the history, culture, values and diversity of Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities into their interactions while understanding the impact of power, privilege and oppression on the Deaf experience.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the ASL & Deaf Culture Minor.
Program Requirements
Minor Credits: 20
Minimum Grade: C-
Program Required Courses
20 credits beyond ASL 1111 Beginning American Sign Language and Culture I that must include:
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ASL 1112 | Beginning American Sign Language and Culture II 1 | 4 |
| ASL 2201 | Intermediate American Sign Language I 1 | 4 |
| ASL 2202 | Intermediate American Sign Language II 1 | 4 |
| ASL 2305 | Deaf Culture in the World | 4 |
| ASL 3800 | ASL Linguistics - Advanced Signing in Context | 4 |
| or ASL 3305 | In Search of Deafhood-Advanced Signing in Context |
| or GSJ 4555 | GSJ Internship |
| Total Credits | 20 |
