Introduction to the Deaf World

WED DE 300

  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • The Individual in Community
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Designed to provide a general overview to the lives, orientations and typical experiences of American Deaf people who use American Sign Language. This course aims to understand some of the fundamental factors that impact the lives of Deaf People, both positively and negatively. Finally, we will generate ideas about how to enhance the general perspective of the Deaf World as a vibrant cultural and linguistic minority. The intention is for students to be better equipped to be advocates and partners with Deaf People. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bottoms CAS 213 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Meets with WED DE500. Undergraduate Students only.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Lim EPC 205 W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Meets with WED DE500. Undergraduate Students only.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Lim PSY B33 T 12:30 pm-3:15 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.