The focus of this course is the linguistic, cultural, and societal context of the deaf communities around the world. Both historical and contemporary aspects of Deaf identity will be discussed, with an emphasis on the central role that sign languages plays in the lives of Deaf individuals. Deaf communities, like most cultural groups, have unique cultural icons and centers of reference. This course will examine several Deaf communities, which typically exist as diasporas within markedly different mainstream cultures that surround them.
- Teacher: Diane Karen Brentari