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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Deaf Studies",
  "award": "Associate in Arts",
  "department": "speech-forensics-asl",
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      "markdown": "The Associate's Degree in Deaf Studies teaches students to develop ASL skills from a beginning to an advanced level of proficiency. They will also develop a strong foundation for understanding American Deaf Culture in order to facilitate their comfortable interaction and functionality within the deaf community.\n\nLearning Outcome(s):\n\n1.  Encourage and safeguard the integrity of advocacy of Deaf individuals in their personal and professional journey.\n2.  Instill a strong linguistic foundation and American Sign Language skills to participate within multi-cultural activities.\n3.  Develop a strong anthropological and sociological understanding of the Deaf culture and Deaf community.\n\nNotes:\n\nThe Associate's Degree in Deaf Studies entails ASL courses in the first two years of ASL/Deaf studies, ASL 1-4, ASL 115 \"Perspectives on Deafness\", ASL 105 \"Fingerspelling\" and ASL 110 \"Awareness of Deaf Culture\". Students will develop ASL skills from a beginning to advanced level. They will also develop a strong foundation for understanding American Deaf Culture in order to facilitate their comfortable interaction and functionality within the deaf community."
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          "code": "ASL 100",
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