SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF SIGN LANGUAGE   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog
   

ASL 1725 - SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF SIGN LANGUAGE


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
There are various sociolinguistic topics that one must consider with respect to signed languages of the deaf. Regarding language contact, ambient languages-either signed or spoken-influence a signed language. Less than 10% of deaf people are exposed to signed language from birth, which results in unique phenomena. Additionally, signed languages exhibit variation based on a myriad of social and geographical factors. These topics, in addition to language planning and language policy, will be addressed in this course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: LING 1000 or CSD 1020


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