Term
Subject Area
Course Number
LING 078 680
Course Code
LING078680
Course Key
65550
Schedule
Day(s)
Tuesday
Thursday
Time
12:00pm-1:30pm
12:00pm-1:30pm
Instructor
Prerequisites
LING 074 or permission from coordinator
Primary Program
Course Note
Offered through Penn Language Center
Course Description
This course is an advanced/conversational ASL course that explores several key
topics related to Deaf Culture. Using only ASL in class, students will read
and discuss books, articles, and films related to the following topics: Deaf
History, Deaf Identity, Deafness as Asset, Communication Issues and
Pathological Perspectives on Deafness, Deafness and Education, Deaf/Hearing
Family Dynamics. Language growth will stem from direct instruction as well as
through the course of class conversation. Students will collaborate with the
instructor and our Deaf community liaison to develop and host an event that is
accessible to both Deaf and hearing people alike.
topics related to Deaf Culture. Using only ASL in class, students will read
and discuss books, articles, and films related to the following topics: Deaf
History, Deaf Identity, Deafness as Asset, Communication Issues and
Pathological Perspectives on Deafness, Deafness and Education, Deaf/Hearing
Family Dynamics. Language growth will stem from direct instruction as well as
through the course of class conversation. Students will collaborate with the
instructor and our Deaf community liaison to develop and host an event that is
accessible to both Deaf and hearing people alike.
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