Unit information: Deaf History in 2009/10

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Unit name Deaf History
Unit code DEAF20023
Credit points 20
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Ms. Day
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Centre for Deaf Studies
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will cover the central figures and events of Deaf history impacting upon Deaf people. Students will explore the implications of historical events for today&�s Deaf Community. They will learn about the methods of collecting historical information from archives and living informants and will undertake their own historical project. The importance of considering the different interpretations of historical information will be emphasised. This unit is taught in BSL.