ASL Literature (ASL 430)

Term: 2020-2021 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

John W. Brand IIIShow MyInfo popup for John W. Brand III

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 3:25 PM - 4:40 PM (1/19/2021 - 4/30/2021) Location: MAIN LIB 104

Description

This course analyzes and compares the various genres of American Sign Language literature. ASL poetry, narrative, humor, as well as written work by deaf individuals and other language devices will be examined and discussed. Students will create and evaluate original work illustrating the similarities and uniqueness of ASL. Students will become familiar with well-known contributors: Clayton Valli, Patrick Graybill, Ella Mae Lentz, etc. Research articles pertaining to ASL or Deaf Literature will be critiqued and discussed as well.
Prerequisite - ASL245