Gallaudet Opportunities for Advancement and Learning

PST-212 Black Deaf People's Studies

Course Overview

This course primarily examines Black Deaf people in America as well as those in the Caribbean Islands and Africa. The course is organized to focus on the history, education, community and culture, language and psychosocial forces which influence their experience. It will concentrate on the social, political and cultural development of a unique group of people that are part of both the general Deaf community and the Black community. Readings will be from varied journalistic literature.

Completion of a Deaf Studies course or ASL 4 at Gallaudet in the last 12 months, or screening placement into ASL 5. Contact ASL Connect to schedule an ASL Screening. Permission of department; contact H-Dirksen Bauman with a CC to cce@gallaudet.edu

Program: Gallaudet Opportunities for Advancement and Learning

Course Sections

Class: PST-212 OL2

Status: Open

Instruction Mode: Online Asynchronous

Dates: 6/22/2026-7/24/2026

Instructors: Nia Lazarus

Cost: $993

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Course Details

Prerequisite: Completion of a Deaf Studies course or ASL 4 at Gallaudet in the last 12 months, or screening placement into ASL 5. Contact ASL Connect to schedule an ASL Screening. Permission of department; contact H-Dirksen Bauman with a CC to cce@gallaudet.edu

Cross Listing: DST 401

Tuition: $993