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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 2020G or equivalent and University Advanced Standing. Explores the evolution and treatment of the Deaf community and culture emphasizing activities in the United States chronologically from 1817 onward. Emphasizes the rise of oralism, the development of deaf residential schools, the emergence of American Deaf culture and the recognition of ASL as a true language. Taught in ASL..
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): (ASL 2020G or department approval) and University Advanced Standing. Explores the culture of the American Deaf people following the recognition of American Sign Language as a legitimate, naturally-occurring sign language. Examines constructions of Deaf people as a linguistic minority whose mores, beliefs, values and traditions emanate from a shared worldview that differs markedly from the view usually ascribed to them by others. Taught in ASL with a writing component.
    General Education Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Explores the dynamics of ASL literature and its traditions by studying various genres and ASL storytellers. Uses the similarities and differences in the development of traditional oral literature in other cultures to ASL literature as a tool in discussions and critiques. Covers general narratives and the unique aspects and techniques of telling stories in sign language. Teaches how to critique and to produce ASL literature. Taught in ASL. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3050 and (ASL 3510 or 3520 or 3530) and University Advanced Standing. Explores the role of visual arts in the Deaf-World with particular attention to Deaf/View Image Art (De'VIA), whose subject matter and style represent a Deaf worldview and cinema (including popular culture). Examines the historical and current contributions of Deaf artists, actors, and filmmakers. Takes as a reference other art movements stemming from oppression. Studies aims, motivations, and challenges portrayed in various art pieces and cinematic works. Taught in ASL.. May be delivered hybrid.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Examines the critical role film plays in Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Uses film as a background to critically think about and address key issues that Deaf people encounter in society. Studies various lenses of Deaf themes and Deaf characters in movies, as well as how Deaf people have been involved with creating movies throughout history and contrasts this with the ways film has been a mold for the ideology and identity of Deaf people. Introduces concepts of film composition and critiquing tools. Taught in ASL.. May be delivered hybrid.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): [ASL 3050 and (ASL 3510 or ASL 3520 or ASL 3530) or department approval] and University Advanced Standing. Examines oppression in various forms through a comparative study spanning across cultures and communities. Examines the parallels between widely-understood forms of oppression and those specific to the Deaf-World. Fulfills Global/Intercultural graduation requirement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3050 AND (ASL 3510 OR ASL 3520 OR ASL 3530) and University Advanced Standing. Surveys disability, audism, and oppression in various forms through a comparative study spanning across philosophies, religions, cultures, and communities. Examines parallels between widely-understood forms of oppression and those specific to the Deaf-World. Introduces the field of disability studies and shows where Deaf people exist within this field. Explores historical, social, political, religious, philosophical, and cultural influences that construct categories of disability and deafness. Examines the complex relation between Deaf and disability rights as well as how Deaf persons and persons with disabilities construct their own meanings and identities. Course taught in ASL. Fulfills Global Intercultural graduation requirement.Lab access fee of $12 applies.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Offers intermediate/advanced ASL users opportunities to enhance their proficiency in the target language by focusing on production. Centers on discussions from a selected reading list in 'book club' form. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other upper division ASL courses which are more content based. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of conversational opportunities. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3350, matriculation into the Interpreting Emphasis and University Advanced Standing. Teaches necessary processing skills related to interpreting from Sign to spoken languages including ability to concentrate and analyze visual linguistic and non-manual markers. Analyzes discourse focusing on context, linguistics and culture. Lab required.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3350 and matriculation into the Interpreting Emphasis and University Advanced Standing. Provides a conceptual understanding of the American legal system, and the unique cultural challenges related to interpreting for parties within the system. Examines both the law and Deafness and the areas of language and cultural mediation required to effectively facilitate communication between people who are Deaf and people who are hearing in legal settings.