This course is the first of two courses designed to strengthen the interpreting student's ability to adapt to linguistic and cultural diversity within the Deaf community and to appropriately engage in the cultural norms of the Deaf community. Service learning provides authentic immersive experiences in a way not possible in the classroom. Through collaboration and volunteer service, students will participate in activities designed and led by Deaf community members. Guided by a Deaf instructor, students will participate in classroom seminars to reflect on their learning. The language of instruction will be ASL.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Service Learning:
Experiential Learning Theory;
Popular Education - Networking in the Deaf Community:
Culturally appropriate communication;
Power, privilege and oppression working within marginalized populations;
Reciprocity – what it looks like and how to participate;
Collaborating with peers - Reflective Learning:
Journaling;
Goal setting for ongoing growth and development;
Personal values and impact on professional interpersonal relationships;
Personal biases – identifying them and what to do about them;
Sharing in reflective discussions with peers, in ASL
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.