Module PS3510-KP04
Culture and Communication in the Deaf Community (KuKomG)
Duration
1 Semester
Turnus of offer
each winter- and each summersemester
Credit points
4
Course of studies, specific fields and terms:
- Bachelor Interdisciplinary Courses for health sciences, optional suject, Interdisciplinary modules
Classes and lectures:
- Culture and Communication of the Deaf (seminar, 2 SWS)
Workload:
- 90 hours private studies
- 30 hours in-classroom work
Contents of teaching:
- Historical background to the suppression of the deaf as a marginalized social group
- Basics of DGS (German Sign Language) and LBG (Signing with Speech)
- Emergency communication with the deaf
- Technology and possibilities of acoustic hearing systems and cochlear implants
Qualification-goals/Competencies:
- Students can explain key cultural and social aspects of the deaf community.
- Students can describe the basics of German Sign Language (DGS) and Signing to Accompany Speech (LBG).
- Students can explain the indications, opportunities and limitations of acoustic hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- Students can communicate appropriately with deaf patients in simple emergency situations.
- Students can critically reflect on medical, ethical and social issues in dealing with deafness.
- Students can categorize deafness as an expression of cultural diversity and consider the importance of barrier-free communication in everyday medical practice.
Grading through:
- Oral examination
Responsible for this module:
Teacher:
- Institute of Medical Psychology
- Silke Franck
Language:
- German and English skills required
Notes:
Admission requirements for taking the module:- None
Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Active participation in the seminar as specified at the beginning of the semester
Module examination(s):
- PS3510-L1: Culture and communication of the deaf, oral examination, 100% of the non-existent module grade
Last Updated:
25.11.2025