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Dennis Lang
CHID 332
Seattle Campus

Disability and Society: Introduction to Disability Studies

Introduction to the field of disability studies. Focuses on theoretical questions of how society predominantly understands disability and the social justice consequences. Examines biological, social, cultural, political, and economic determinants in social creation/construction (framing) of disability and effects on those claiming and/or labeled as disabled. Offered: jointly with LSJ 332.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
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Last Update by Dennis Lang
Date: 10/08/2009