ANY3650

Social Construction of Disabilities (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: The aim of this subject is to give students an understanding of the cultural construction of the concept of 'the disabled' as a category of humanity. Upon completion of this subject students should: 1. Have gained an historical knowledge of concepts of normality and pathology as they have been applied to human physical and mental conditions. 2. Understand the concepts of normality and pathology as they are applied to deafness and the Deaf community.

Assessment: Review (1500 words): 30% + Essay (3000 words): 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites: ANY/SCY/PLT/WMN second-year or by permission