SPED 117

Fall 2013 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 26-Dec 11

The Culture of Disability

Credit: 3 hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the culture of disability across the lifespan. The impact of disabilities on an individual across the lifespan will be explored, and the unique culture that is created by having a disability will be addressed. The historical basis for the disability movement and special education will be addressed, including legislation and litigation that has had a significant impact on the field. Students also will learn about the characteristics of individuals with diverse abilities as well as current trends in educational services.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Hist & Phil

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SPED 117 class schedule data for fall 2013
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	32672	Lecture-Discussion	A	12:30PM -1:50PM	W	Altgeld Hall	Bentz, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Degree Notes: Hist&Philosoph Perspect course.
	32675	Lecture-Discussion	D	11:30AM -12:50PM	MW	Education Building	Trach, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Degree Notes: Discovery, and Hist&Philosoph Perspect course. Section Info: While disability knows no boundaries, cultures vary in the opportunities they provide for all persons and the status of disability rights. In this course, students are introduced to the culture of disability and real issues related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities across the lifespan in any aspect of society (e.g., social, political, educational, recreational, health, employment). Students learn about the experiences and challenges of persons with special needs (ages infants through adults) often from the individuals themselves, family members, or professionals in the field. Students are challenged to expand their conceptualization of diversity and increase their awareness of attitudes, actions, and environments that include and exclude persons with different cognitive, physical, and mental abilities and disabilities. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshman. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.