GSR 103 - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Institution:

Gallaudet University

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Description:

This course is offered as part of a Learning Cluster which integrates GSR 101 (First Year Seminar), GSR 102 (Critical Reading and Writing) and GSR 103, (American Sign Language and Deaf Studies). The purpose of the course is to prepare students to engage in critical, academic thinking through American Sign Language. Students will be introduced to historical, linguistic, literary and academic dimensions of American Sign Language. Students will learn the differences between formal and informal uses of language and gain experiences in critical analysis of American Sign Language texts. This course will also explore the theme of "Deaf Lives" and engage students in thinking about the complexities involved in identity construction and what it means to live Deaf lives today. Prerequisite: Qualifying performance on the English assessment or screening and passing ASL screening

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gallaudet.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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