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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Studies the history of the Deaf people in Europe and its influence on the Deaf people in the United States. Explores the Deaf people’s experience as an oppressed minority similar to the experience of many oppressed populations. Applies knowledge to understanding the attitudes toward Deaf people today. Studies the cultural practices, ideology, power, identity, and heritage of Deaf people in the United States. Analyzes Deaf community as a part of societal diversity. Emphasizes issues of multiculturalism, linguistic code-switching, and language dominance. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (EDSE 316C or 316XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 002, CRN 21112, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Roxie Dummett

Upcoming Sections

  • Fall 2025, Section: 001, CRN 77736, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Bradley Brown
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 13594, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kevin Taylor
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 14417, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Roxie Dummett
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 15833, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kevin Taylor
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 17834, Format: Online, Instructor: Roxie Dummett
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 20372, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kevin Taylor