Course content

In TEGN1101 students will get to know the world as seen from a Deaf perspective, and find out what educational opportunities and life possibilities deaf and deaf-blind people have had during different times. They will get to know how Norwegian Sign Language and cultural expressions are anchored in the history of deaf people and have affected the development of organizations of deaf people. Throughout history, majority society has had differing views of and perspectives on deaf people as a minority, and this can be seen from the rights of deaf people and various institutions involved in their lives. Important perspectives covered are the medical perspective and the modern technical/medical equipment it offers versus a linguistic and cultural perspective, with central concepts like a positive Deaf identity, Deafhood and Deaf Gain.

Learning outcome

Candidates

- have knowledge about how Norwegian Sign Language and cultural expressions are anchored in the history of deaf people

- have knowledge about the history of Deaf Education and its importance for the Deaf community

- know the history and development of organizations for deaf people and the importance this has had for the lives of Deaf people in the Nordic countries

- know the history and development of the rights of deaf people and institutions involved in their lives, in the Nordic countries

- know how majority society's view of deaf people and Norwegian Sign Language has changed over the years

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures, group- and class discussions, a walking tour of the city, and a visit to the Norwegian Museum of the Deaf.
• Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
• Block teaching

Compulsory assignments

• Until two mandatory activities

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester

Credit reductions