Deaf Culture and History

Get to know Matthew Cooper, an assistant professor of American Sign Language at the University of Tulsa. Learn key aspects of Deaf Culture in the United States and explore what defines the Deaf community as a cultural minority. Examine Deaf identity, group norms, social interaction, values, and traditions while emphasizing awareness of diversity in language preservation. Investigate how modern technology shapes community life and the emergence of new issues, trends, and advocacy. Osher Online is the facilitator of this exclusive Zoom course.