ISSN: 2044-9038 (Print) 2044-9046 (Electronic)

Clinical Practice

Deaf Studies Scientific Journals

A program that focuses on the sociological, historical and linguistic aspects of the deaf and hearing impaired, and that prepares individuals to work with the deaf and hearing impaired. Deaf studies emerged with the recognition that deaf people have a culture and that such culture is unique, requiring alternative ways of understanding this segment of the population outside of pathological frameworks. The University of Bristol began using the term "deaf studies" in 1984 after the founding of the Centre for Deaf Studies in 1968.[2] Scholars began identifying themselves with the field,[2] particularly after degree-granting programs in Deaf Studies began to emerge in the United Kingdom and the United States from the late 1970s to the 1980s.[1] The first master's degree on Deaf Studies was introduced at the University of Bristol in 1992. Studying the lives of those who are deaf include learning about their culture, sign language, history and their human rights. Being involved in "Deaf Studies" means focusing on the sociological, historical and linguistic aspects of the deaf and hearing impaired. Within this, it prepares individuals to work with the deaf and hearing impaired. Those who participate and join this field of study are involved with promoting the change of views and perspectives of the larger society regarding Deaf people. Becoming involved in the Deaf Community takes a while, but the time and effort goes a long way.    

High Impact List of Articles

Relevant Topics in Clinical