Postgraduate Course: Deaf Studies (EDUA11239)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course will locate Deaf Education within the broader framework of Deaf Studies, enabling course participants to explore critically the differing constructions of deafness and offering an introduction to the key notions of Deaf identity, d/Deaf communities and Deaf culture. It will also provide an introduction to the range of d/Deaf organisations, including those with a focus on deaf children and/or young people. During this course, participants will be introduced to the programme requirements, including the development of BSL skills. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Show a critical understanding of the different constructions (e.g. medical, social,
cultural) of deafness;
2. Show a critical understanding of the notions of d/Deaf Communities and Deaf
Culture;
3. Be familiar with the key aspects of Deaf history and heritage, especially in relation
to deaf education
4. Be familiar with and be able to use the resources of a range of d/Deaf
organisations and Deaf media.
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Assessment Information
Course members will produce a written or signed assignment of 2000 words / 20 minutes signing. Students are given a choice of assignment questions and titles, for example: Can mainstreamed deaf children find a d/Deaf identity for themselves? Is it important that they do?
The written assignment will be supported by appropriate reference to theoretical perspectives and principles identified in research and literature. Course members are expected to access research and literature beyond the WebCT readings in relation to their chosen assessment topic/focus.
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Rachel O'Neill
Tel: (0131 6)51 6429
Email: rachel.oneill@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lorraine Denholm
Tel: (0131 6)51 6433
Email: lorraine.denholm@ed.ac.uk |
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