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Fall 2023
Dec 21, 2024 |
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| DFST 222 - Introduction to American Sign Language Literature |
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An exploration of the genres and sub-genres of American Sign Language (ASL) literature as captured in the medium of video or on stage. Topics include the definition of ASL literature and its history, storytelling features, folklore, single-authored works, and the status of English-influenced genres and/or sub-genres in relation to ASL-originated works of literature. Students are given opportunities to decipher, analyze, and critique literary works produced by native ASL people in Canada and the United States as well as to create their own poems and stories in ASL. Students in the American Sign Language/English Interpreting concentration must pass the course with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite: ASGN 202 Intermediate American Sign Language II with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture World Languages Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Prerequisites: PREREQ for DFST 222 General Requirements: ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: ASGN 202 Minimum Grade of C May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: ASGN 202 Minimum Grade of IP May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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