AMSL 150 - Introduction to Deaf Culture

    Recent Professors
    William Clary, Leslie Styles, Svenna Pedersen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    60 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for AMSL 104
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AMSL 150
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4C · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D3
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the unique aspects of Deaf Culture and Deaf community. Emphasis is place on in-depth discussion of the beliefs and customs of this sociolinguistic/cultural minority in relation to language use and history of Deaf people in the United States of America. This course is intended for students who are interested in learning about Deaf Culture and the Deaf community.