SERP543

043674

Historically, Indigenous Deaf people in North America have been neglected and, due to communication barriers, are not incorporated in Native research and community events. As such, the Native communities are not fully aware of their needs. This experiential learning course will provide an authentic and transparent view of the struggles and challenges Indigenous Deaf people face. Students will learn from first-hand accounts about the issues that exist in various areas of society, especially in regards to cultural conflict. Students will also explore problems within Native communities and how to create solutions utilizing Native ways of action, presence, and knowledge. Based on her doctoral study of different situations and communication barriers in Native Communities, Dr. McKay-Cody has coined the term Indigenous Deaf Methodologies to describe the set of research standards required of Native communities. Part of this methodology incorporates American Sign Language and tribal signs in research, increasing accessibility and giving Indigenous people the freedom to express themselves and be documented without ill-fitting western styles of research methodology

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

SEA - CP (Community Partnership), SEC - INT (Interdisciplinarity)

SERP443