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I'm taking an ASL (American Sign Language) No option to chose a subject for this class. Can you add your references where your getting the information. I have to do a work cited page.
What is eugenics and who was one its biggest supporters? Hint: this person invented the telephone.
Who was Laurent Clerc and what was so significant about him? Achievement? Place in history?
Find and share five interesting facts about Gallaudet University. List information that makes it unique compared to other four-year institutions.
Explanation / Answer
Eugenics:
Eugenics refers to the set of principles and beliefs which aim at improving and enhancing the overall genetic quality of the human race so that they evolve in an efficient manner. It aims at bringing the changes in the mental, physical and psychological state of individuals and improving the overall human race and also the future generations.
One of the biggest supporter of eugenics was Alexander Graham Bell. His primary aim of life was to educate the deaf people and understand the physiology of speech. He also opened up a school in Boston so that teachers of deaf children can be trained.
Laurent Clerc, his achievements and place in history:
Laurent Clerc was a deaf teacher who himself taught deaf children French. He was one of the most renowned deaf person in American history. During his career, his achievements and place in history can be listed down as follows:
Five interesting facts about Gallaudet University:
What makes Gallaudet University unique as compared to other four- year institutions: