The major focus of this course is "the image of the deaf" and "the deaf experience" as depicted in literature. The course attempts to define "deafness" and the 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).

Offered Annually