Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Black Deaf Studies

The Black Deaf Studies Minor is open to anyone with an existing major who wants to supplement their majors with studies in Black Deaf experience, culture, and language. The minor requires a minimum of 24 credits, including six credits of pre-requisite courses, 15 credits of required courses, and three credits of electives. Courses include DST 401: Black Deaf People Studies, DST 413, Black Deaf History: 1818-1890, and more. They are taught by the faculty, staff, and adjuncts from various departments with scholarly interest in Black Deaf Studies. Students will gain a much broader view, understanding, and appreciation of Black Deaf Studies, which will guide them as they work with Black Deaf people in their careers.

Summary of Requirements

Required pre-minor courses 6 credits

DST 101Introduction to Deaf Studies

3

DST 311Dynamics of Oppression

3

Required Minor Courses 15 credits

DST 212Black ASL

3

DST 213Orature & Literature in the Black Deaf Community

3

DST 401Black Deaf People's Studies

3

DST 403Black Deaf History

3

DST 490Black Deaf Studies Seminar

3

Elective minor courses 3 credits

DST 495Special Topics

1-5

ENG 350Introduction to African American Literature

3-4

ENG 392Introduction to Creative Writing [Topic to be specified]

3

ENG 408Multicultural Literature and Perspectives

3

HIS 351History of Africa

3

HIS 375African American History: Civil War to the Present

3

PHI 450Bioethics and the Deaf Community

3

PHS 203Introduction to Personal and Community Health

3

REL 330Black Religions in the Americas

3

SOC 211Race and Ethnic Relations

3

SOC 436Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender

3

Subject:

Deaf Studies