The Historical Roots of American Sign Language

4 credits

Emphasizing linguistic evidence and historical documents, this course examines the roots of ASL with particular focus on contributions from Langue des Signes Francaise, Native American Indigenous Sign Language, Black ASL, and Hawaiian Sign Language. Topics include illustrated and descriptive records documenting the linguistics of each language, and similarities and differences among the varieties. Program or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites : student must apply and be accepted to the global seminars program. Satisfies DEI requirement.