5/18/2024 8:58:53 PM	DRD 77 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DRD 77	Title:  DISABILITY AND IDENTITY
Full Title:  Disability and Identity
Last Reviewed:11/27/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Students will analyze representations of disability in popular culture and identify the impacts of perceptions and identity of people with disabilities. This course will explore the evolution of disability culture in the United States. This course is intended for all students, with or without disabilities, and will focus on inclusion and equity.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent or appropriate based on AB705 mandates

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will analyze representations of disability in popular culture and identify the impacts of perceptions and identity of people with disabilities. This course will explore the evolution of disability culture in the United States. This course is intended for all students, with or without disabilities, and will focus on inclusion and equity.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent or appropriate based on AB705 mandates
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2024	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Analyze critical events related to the evolution of disability culture in the United States.

2. Identify, analyze and critique representations of people with disabilities in late 20th century and early 21st century popular culture.   

3. Apply concepts of identity and representations in popular culture to identify the impacts on

the perceptions and identity of people with disabilities.

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the critical role of various groups and events related to disability culture in the United States.

2. Compare and contrast differing disability models to explain major events and societal change.

3. Analyze and critique representations of people with disabilities in popular culture.

4. Identify key concepts in the formation of identity and perspectives.

5. Recognize the impact of popular culture on the formation of perceptions and identity of people with disabilities.

Topics and Scope

I. Introduction to United States Disability Culture

     A. 1800-1900 indigenous, colonies

     B. 1900-present veterans, forced sterilizations, League of Physically Handicapped,    

           Gallaudet, veterans, Ed Roberts Cal Berkeley 1962

      C. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

       D. Veterans

      E. Deaf culture

      F. Disability in education

      G. Disability in the mainstream

II. Models  

     A. Medical model

     B. Human rights model

    C. Social model

    D. Critical Disability Studies

     E. Emerging models

III. Popular Culture Will Be Examined Through a Variety of Frameworks (including but not limited to:)

   A. Literature

   B. Film & television

   C. Social media

   D. Language including slang

   E. Symbols

   F. Other (video games, sports, clothing)

IV. Identity

   A. Self-Identity

   B. Societal perceptions

V. How Disability Affects Expression and Participation in the U.S.

    A. Physical environment

   B. Assistive technology

   C. Negative attitudes of people

        1. stereotypes

        2. prejudice and discrimination

   D. Services, systems and policies

Assignments:

1. Reading per week (40-80 pages)

2. Short written responses (3-5 at 150-300 words in length)

3. Research paper (1000-2000 words in length)

4. Class participation which may include discussions or small group projects

5. Exam(s), including Final Exam or Project (1-3)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 40 - 40%
Projects or short written responses, Research paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 50%
Exam(s), including Final Exam or Project
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Intersectionality in Education: Toward More Equitable Policy, Research, and Practice (Disability, Culture, and Equity Series). Cavendish, Wendy. Teachers College Press. 2021

 

A Guide for Digital Assistive Technology Provision to Postsecondary Students. Vincent, Jane. AMLS. 2021

 

My Tropey Life: How Pop Culture Stereotypes Make Disabled Lives Harder. Carl, Annie. Microcosm Publishing. 2020

 

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. Ladau, Emily. Ten Speed Press. 2021

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