Black American Sign Language

Catalog description

Examines language use within the Black Deaf community in America. Focuses on the history of Black Deaf American Sign Language, language variation and structure and its influence on the Black Deaf experience. Concentrates on the development of a unique group of people, and carefully analyzes intersectionalized identity and language use that can result from being part of both the Deaf community and the Black community. Prerequisites: ASL 103 or ASL 151 .