Deaf Humanities: Documenting the Lived Experiences of Deaf People

Wed Nov 16 2022 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

Meyerson Hall | Philadelphia

Wolf Humanities Center at Penn
Publisher/HostWolf Humanities Center at Penn
Deaf Humanities: Documenting the Lived Experiences of Deaf People
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Examining the physical, cultural, and linguistic human differences of being Deaf in the US through interviews, research, and public events.
About this Event

Brian Greenwald, Professor of History and Director of the Drs. John S. & Betty J. Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center, Gallaudet University

Why do we document the lived experiences of Deaf people? How might we learn from a group that has been treated and valued as less than equal to their hearing peers? Through filmed interviews, archival research, and public events, historian Brian Greenwald and Gallaudet University’s Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center examine the physical, cultural, and linguistic human difference of being Deaf in the United States, revealing common histories and diverse perspectives.

Presented in collaboration with the ASL Program

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Brian H. Greenwald, Ph.D., is professor of History and Director of the Drs. John S. & Betty J. Schuchman Center at Gallaudet University. He is co-editor of two books In Our Own Hands: Essays in Deaf History, 1870-1970 and A Fair Chance in the Race of Life: The Role of Gallaudet University in Deaf History. Dr. Greenwald received a NEH grant to gain an understanding of New York City life through documenting the experiences of Deaf New Yorkers across race, generational, and borough boundaries. Currently, he is studying the intersections of eugenics, medicine, and education at California School for the Deaf during the first third of the twentieth century. He has presented widely on topics in American Deaf history. Most recently, he was recognized as the Distinguished Faculty at Gallaudet University in 2022. He resides in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife Rebecca and two boys.

More information: https://wolfhumanities.upenn.edu/events/deaf-humanities

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This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
This program is presented In accordance with Penn’s COVID-19 Guidelines.
The Wolf Humanities Center values inclusivity and we aim to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. Please feel free to note any accessibility needs or concerns in your registration, or connect with us by email or phone (215.573.8280).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Meyerson Hall, 210 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, United States

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