PST-204 Oral Traditions in the Deaf Community

Course Overview

The dynamics of oral cultures and their traditions will be introduced in this course by studying the development of oral literature and literary artists in other cultures. Then using this as background, attempts will be made to study ASL literary tradition by looking at life histories, narrative, and poetry performances. Students will have opportunities to create ASL literature.

Completion of a Deaf Studies course or ASL 4 at Gallaudet in the last 12 months, or screening placement into ASL 5. Contact ASL Connect to schedule an ASL Screening. Permission of department; contact H-Dirksen Bauman with a CC to cce@gallaudet.edu

Program: Center for Continuing Education

Credit: 3

Faculty

Benjamin Jarashow