There will be additional assigned readings on library reserve. The course is a cultural history of being D eaf. We will explore both the culture of the American Deaf community and the ways in which deafness has been interpreted within the larger hearing American culture.
Regular attendance is essential, as is coming to class prepared for discussion and debate.
Any student who misses more than 2 classes is subject to having their grade dropped by one letter grade. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out from your classmates what material was covered during your absence. We will notify you in advance of lectures relevant to this course. You are required to write and turn in a report on each guest presenter, due the next class. Each report should be two typed pages.