HIS 108(C) - Deaf History

Credit(s): 3
MassTransfer Block Code: Humanities/Fine and Performing Arts
This course presents the history of deaf people starting with the ancient world and progressing to present-day America. Topics include: the history of oppression of deaf people, accomplishments of deaf people, various historical views of deaf people, the treatment of deaf people, the influence of European philosophy on the American Deaf community, the rise of schools for the deaf, and the modern Deaf empowerment movement. Same as DFS 108.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 eligibility

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