0504-545 - Deaf American Literature

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

The major focus of this course is "the image of the deaf" and "the deaf experienceas depicted in literature. The course attempts to define "deafness" andthe cultural roles it plays in both texts by deaf authors and texts about deaf persons, as well as to examine particular literary forms related to the deaf experience. Thus, attention is also given to studying poetry that is created in American Sign Language (ASL), a language primarily used by the deaf American community. Part of the ASL language/culture concentration; the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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