| Unit name | Deaf History |
|---|---|
| Unit code | DEAF30014 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Ms. Smith |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Applied Community and Health Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
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.
Aims:
Students will understand how the study of history can help them to better understand the current position of deaf people within society. Students will learn about 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 within the deaf community and will undertake their own historical project. The importance of considering the different interpretations of historical information will be emphasised.
By the end of the unit students will understand:
By the end of the unit students will be able to demonstrate:
12 1-hour lectures and 12-1 hour guided lab work.
To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of key events, organisations and individuals – an independently selected research project (3000 words) (100%) based on the selection and analysis of primary and secondary sources on a chosen topic in Deaf history.
