SGLG 401 The Sociolinguistics of Sign Language
This course is a study of the effect of society on the way sign language is used. It focuses on sign language variation between sub groups, cultural norms, register, turn-taking, high-context vs. low-context cultures, mutilingualism, bilingualism, language attitudes, and discourse analysis. The student will be required to attend 15-20 of Deaf Events approved by the instructor. This course is taught in ASL.
Prerequisites
SGLG 301 with a grade of "C" (2. 00) or better or permission of the department and WLLC 102
Offered
Spring