DEAF 1550 — Dynamics of the Deaf/Blind Community: Culture, History, and Communication
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: M/WBostonTraditional
Explores the multidimensional aspects of the Deaf/Blind community, culture, communication, and history (dynamics of how society has handled individuals who are Deaf/Blind). Topics are studied from the Deaf/Blind perspective and include oppression and its power structures; empowerment vs. “rescue or fix it”; the loss of sight and its impact on communication; and learning about empathy and the courage of vulnerability. Explores Deaf/Blind culture and the grieving process as an ongoing component of life; different types of Deaf/Blindness and diverse styles of communication; and mobility issues and maintaining independence. A brief introduction to sighted guide techniques and technology available.
Prerequisites
- AMSL 1102 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 47% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 23% | 10.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 54% | 6.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 59% · Th 41% · F 0%
Common patterns: MW (59% of sections), MR (41% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- jonathan LeJeune (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (DEAF course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All DEAF courses · Plan it at numap.app