Sign Languages and Deaf Culture in the U.S. and France

4 credits

This course explores and compares the use of sign language and its role in the cultures of deaf people in the U.S. and France. Through signed discussion and viewing language samples, students become acquainted with how introductions, descriptions, numbers, fingerspelling, and more are commonly communicated in the two countries and gain practical experience in signing Langue des Signes Francaise (LSF). Program or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites : student must apply and be accepted to the global seminars program.