ASL 418 - Women & Gender in the Deaf* World

This course examines the roles of women inside and outside the Deaf community, focusing primarily on American society, but includes discussions about Deaf women and gender in the Deaf community in other countries as well. It begins with a brief overview of Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) which leads to a consideration of how linguistic and cultural barriers perpetuate the roles defined for and by d/Deaf women within Deaf and hearing societies, with the underlying theme of how ASL is both a means for accessibility and oppression.

Prerequisite(s): ASL 202
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Course Type: Lecture