EDUC3386

Introduction to Sign Language and Deafness

A course in the techniques of manual communication with an exploration of the use of body language and natural postures, fingerspelling, and American Sign Language. Theoretical foundations of total communication will be investigated. Issues related to deafness are also presented.

Course overview

Department
Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.68 / 5

Based on 433 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Edward J Mulligan
    Fall 2026
  • Joan Siskind
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.65/5
  • Edward Mulligan
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.78/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Joan Siskind · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Edward J Mulligan · Campion Hall 200 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Joan Siskind · Stokes Hall 117S Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered