For this class on American Deaf Culture, you’ll study the relationship between the Deaf community and the dominant culture in the United States. You’ll explore issues of language (ASL), culture, self-representation, identity, and social structure. You do not need to know sign language to take this course. ASL 301 American Deaf Culture fulfills a multicultural course requirement in Identity, Pluralism, and Tolerance (IP). It counts as a Social Model class in the DS Minor.

ASL 301 is taught by Prof. Keith Catron, who has an MA in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University.

Professor Clare Evans

Class Meeting Times: Monday/Wednesday 10-11:20

CRN: 24794

This course is designed as an introduction to the broad field of medical sociology and the sociology of health and illness. Medical sociology concerns itself both with sociological processes that shape the medical system and with the ways in with the social world shapes health outcomes (and inequalities) for populations. In this course we will explore key topics and theories in the field, including the ways in which the medical system and the experiences of individuals seeking or receiving care are socially and culturally contingent. Students will be encouraged to attain a deeper understanding for how racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender hierarchies intersect and “get under the skin.”

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Class meeting times:

• Sep 26 – Oct 31, 2023 (six-week, 2 credit course)
• Thurs, 4:00 – 7:20pm
• Condon 104

CRN: 16410/16427

Consider pairing this course with a MIUSA internship! Learn more and apply: miusa.org/news/applyinternship

Are you interested in social justice and human rights advocacy? This course will examine disability from a human rights perspective. Through readings and discussions, students will explore issues facing people with disabilities, especially women and girls with disabilities, thoughout the world. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with disability rights activists who are working in the global south

Cross-disability, cross cultural topics will include:

• Gender and disability
• International development and disability
• Health and family issues
• Inclusive educational models
• International disability rights laws and policies
• Deinstitutionalization

The course will be taught by Susan Sygall, CEO, and Susan Dunn, Senior Program Manager, of Mobility International USA (MIUSA). MIUSA is a disability-led nonprofit organization based in Eugene working to advance disability rights and leadership globally.

This course is cross-listed with the Global Studies and Special Education departments and is also relevant for students across a wide range of disciplines, including women’s studies, law, ethnic studies, sociology, psychology, human rights, social movements and disability issues. No matter what career path lies ahead of you, this
course will expand your world!

Details:

• Class Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-7 pm, 145 Straub Hall
• Performances: Saturday, June 10 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 11 at 2 pm in the Hope Theatre, University of Oregon
• Requirements Met: English Major Categories E and F; Disability Studies Minor (Fieldwork) 

To Register:

• ENG 410 UO Spring Class Schedule 
• ENG 510 UO Spring Class Schedule 
• Community (non-UO) Students: Register by calling or emailing Prof. Elizabeth Wheeler at ewheeler@uoregon.edu or 541-346-3929

Course Description:

Creative Freedom. Maximum inclusion. So much fun.

Students branch out into performing arts, creative writing, community engagement, media communications, graphic design, and deeper knowledge of disability cultures in Story Circle Theater.

UO Students and adults with disabilities from Eugene and Springfield come together as fellow students to tell each other stories from their lives and imaginations, write and practice scenes, and produce a show. Supporting this endeavor are volunteers from local theaters and disability communities.

Students don’t have to act on stage. You can also collect stories, develop scripts, write and play music, coach actors, assist directors, design posters and sets, publicize the show, help other students get their ideas on page and stage, or manage lights, sound, costumes, and props. 

No tests, papers, or homework, but classes are 6 hours/week to allow rehearsal time. 

Alana Unfriend performing onstage in our last production

Global Perspectives on Disability 

GLBL 435/535

CRN 35327/35328

Class Meeting Times:

• March 31- May 5, 2022
• Six-Week Course
• 2 Credit hours
• Thurs, 4:00PM-7:20PM

Consider pairing this course with a MIUSA Internship 

Learn more and apply: www.miusa.org/news/applyinternship

Are you interested in social justice and human rights advocacy? 

This course will examine disability from a human rights perspective. Through readings and discussions, students will explore issues facing people with disabilities, especially women and girls with disabilities, throughout the world. Students will also have the unique opportunities to engage in direct dialogue with disability rights activists who are working in the global south. 

Cross-disability, cross-cultural topics will include: 

• Gender and disability 
• International development and disability 
• Health and family issues 
• Inclusive educational models
• Implementing disability rights laws and policies internationally 
• Deinstitutionalization 

This course will be taught by Susan Sygall, CEO, and Susan Dunn, Project manager, of Mobility International USA (MIUSA). MIUSA is a disability-led nonprofit organization based in Eugene working to advance disability rights and leadership in over 135 countries. This course is relevant for students across a wide range of disciplines, including special education, women’s studies, law, ethic studies, sociology, psychology, human rights, social movements, and disability issues. No matter what career path lies ahead of you, this course will expand your world!  

More information about the course and internship opportunity: Spring 2022 Global Perspectives on Disability Flyer

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List of Courses Available Here.

Please also refer to the PDF below.

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Spring 2020
Global Perspectives on Disability
INTL 410/510 (Cross-listed with SPED)
Class meeting times: March 30 – May 5, 2020 (six-week course)
Tuesdays
4:00pm – 7:20pm

Are you interested in social justice and human rights advocacy? This course will examine disability from a human rights perspective. Through readings and discussions, students will explore issues facing people with disabilities, especially women and girls with disabilities, throughout the world. Students will also have the unique opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with disability rights activists who are working in the global south.

Cross-disability, cross-cultural topics will include:

• Gender and disability
•  International development and disability
•  Health and family Issues
•  Inclusive educational models
•  Implementing disability rights laws and policies internationally
•  Deinstitutionalization

The course will be taught by Susan Sygall, CEO, and Susan Dunn, Project manager, of Mobility International USA (MIUSA). MIUSA is a disability-led nonprofit organization based in Eugene working to advance disability rights and leadership in over 100 countries. This course is relevant for students across a wide range of disciplines, including special education, women’s studies, law, ethnic studies, sociology, psychology, human rights, social movements and disability issues. No matter what career path lies ahead of you, this course will expand your world!

MIUSA Internship: Earn additional credits by combining this course with a MIUSA internship for Spring or Summer term.

Visit MIUSA’s website for internship application details: https://www.miusa.org/news/applyinternship

Starting in Winter 2020, WGS 221 will count for the Disability Studies Minor only on a case-by-case basis. You will need to take ENG 240, next offered in spring 2020, to satisfy the Core Course requirement instead. Please contact Prof. Wheeler if you have any questions about this change.