DSST 101 - Introduction to Disability Studies

    Recent Professors
    Tayler Nichols
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course explores the field of disability studies. Topics include disability as a social, cultural, historical, and political phenomenon. Emphasis is placed on various and changing disability definitions, cultural meanings and representations, social justice and human rights issues, and current bioethical debates related to disability. This course is designed for students with or without disabilities who have an interest in social justice issues regarding disability.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:40pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm