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| SOC 57800 - Disability And Society |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2017
Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire an understanding of how social roles and language define disability through written descriptions of this phenomenon. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of public policy in the lives of individuals with disability. This will be demonstrated through the completion of five reflection papers as well as different discussion threads. 3. Become acquainted with the role that media plays in the portrayal of disability in our society and how people with disabilities have adapted to these portrayals. This will be demonstrated through the completion of five reflection papers as well as different discussion threads. 4. Become aware of how technology is affecting the lives of individuals with disability. This will be demonstrated through the completion of five reflection papers as well as different discussion threads. 5. Understand the ethical debates that confront society related to valuing individuals with disability. This will be demonstrated through the completion of five reflection papers as well as different discussion threads. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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