Overview of the field of deafness focusing on the physiological, psychological, historical, and sociological and cultural aspects of deafness and hearing loss. Topics include: psychosocial aspects of deafness, educational settings, and modes of communication, technology, vocational opportunities, moral development, and needs of the multi-disabled deaf and hard of hearing population.

Syllabi

Course Syllabus (MS Word 2003)
Course Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat)

Instructional Materials (per course session)

Session 1 - Deafness Overview
Session 2 - Myths & Misconceptions
Session 3 - A Look at the Field of Deafness
Session 4 The Art of Hearing
Session 5 - Family Dynamics
Session 6 - Language Acquisition
Session 7 - Hearing Assessment
Session 8 - Educational Settings
Session 9 - Literacy
Session 10 -Cognition
Session 11 - Moral Development
Session 12 - Economics Post Secondary
Session 13 - Deaf Individuals with Special Needs
Session 14 - Preparing Personnel

Field Activity Assignments and Associated Rubrics

Field Experience 1 - Deaf Awareness Survey
Field Experience One - Survey Questions
Rubric for Field Experience One - Deaf Awareness Survey

Field Experience 2 - Deaf Social Event
Rubric for Field Experience 2 - Deaf Social Event

Field Experience 3 - Cyber Email Dialogues
Rubric for Field Experience 3 - Cyber Email Dialogues

Field Experience 4 - Abstract
Rubric for Field Experience 4 - Abstract

Field Experience 5 - Discussion Board Posts
Rubric for Field Experience 5 - Online Discussion

Field Experience 6 - Agency Review
Rubric for Field Experience 6 - Agency Review

Supplemental Materials and Resources

Orientation to Deafness Videos

Readers Theater: Deaf History Part One (video)

Interview with Parents of Children with Hearing Loss (Summer 2010) (Depending on internet connection, may take a few minutes to load.)