Reading and Research Course in ASL and Deaf Studies

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course provides directed reading and research on selected topics in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. Students examine scholarly work on areas such as Deaf culture, Deaf history, sign language linguistics, Deaf education, visual communication, and global Deaf communities. Through guided readings, discussion, and research activities, students develop skills in critical analysis of academic sources and the synthesis of ideas related to signed languages and Deaf communities. Topics may vary depending on instructor focus and student interests. The course is designed to deepen students' academic understanding of ASL and Deaf Studies through focused inquiry and discussion.