Deaf Literature is intended to enrich the students' exposure to the lives and experiences of Deaf people. This course is to examine the depiction of Deaf characters and experiences in written works such as poetry, novels and plays, and in video or film. It enhances the students' understanding of society's perceptions of Deaf people and the contrasts between a cultural perspective and a pathological perspective. Students analyze, critique and discuss recurring themes within the literature.
Prerequisites
SIGN 1500.
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What you will learn
- Themes that will be explored throughout the term include: silence, ‘silent observer’, double-life/two-worldness, belonging, language, identity, bilingualism and bimodalism, and hybrid literature.
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.