American Sign Language Linguistics

Catalog description

This course offers an overview of sign language linguistics, including the core areas of linguistics and how they apply to ASL and other signed languages. Topics covered will include, but not be limited to: arbitrariness and iconicity, non-manual signals, plurality, derivation of nouns and verbs, acquisition, sociolinguistic variation, emergence of new sign languages, and bilingualism in the Deaf community. The course will be co-taught by a native ASL signer and an English speaker and will be taught in both ASL and English. ASL/English interpretation will be provided.