Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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CSD 1130 - Introduction to the Deaf Community


This course examines deafness from a broad biological-psychosocial perspective, including issues related to causes of deafness, psychosocial impact of deafness, and various philosophies and approaches related to language learning (e.g., sign, hearing aids, cochlear implants).

Requisites: No credit for this course if taken after DSI 1610
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe demographics of hearing loss, causes of hearing loss, as well as the age of onset and implications of language acquisition.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate understanding regarding philosophies and approaches to language learning as it applies to individuals with various degrees of hearing loss.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of educational philosophies and approaches regarding children with hearing loss.
  • Students will be able to identify services of/for deaf individuals and the legislation mandating services.
  • Students will be able to compare and contrast the medical, social and biopsychosocial approaches to deafness.



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