In this class we will look at a variety of topics which may include but are not restricted to:
- acquisition of sign language
- the structure of German Sign Language
- the structure of American Sign Language
- Deaf people learning to read
- about Thomas Gallaudet (founder of Gallaudet University) and Laurent Clerc
- Deaf education (in the US and Europe)
- deafness in Nicaragua and the emergence of sign language
- deafness on Martha's Vineyard
- Deaf people portrayed in novels
- deaf-blindness
- sign language and the brain
- deafness and sports
- the life of Helen Keller
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| 23-ANG-AngPM3 Profile Module 3: American Studies Profilmodul 3: American Studies | PM 3. 1 Language in North America | Study requirement
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| PM 3. 2 Social and Cultural Studies: US America | Study requirement
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| 23-ANG-AngPM3.1_a Profile Module 3.1: American Studies Profilmodul 3.1: American Studies | PM 3.1.1 Language in North America | Study requirement
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| PM 3.1.2 Social and Cultural Studies (North America) | Study requirement
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| 23-ANG-AngPM3_a Profile Module 3: American Studies Profilmodul 3: American Studies | 3.1 Language in North America | Study requirement
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| 3.2 Social and Cultural Studies (North America) | Study requirement
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The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
Participation in the mandatory first meeting in the last first week of the teaching period of the winter semester 2019/20 (exact time, date, and place to be announced). Here we will assign topics for the papers.
The papers have to be submitted to me be by the end of mid-March 2020.
Studienleistung: Every student is expected to write a ~3 page paper on a topic assigned by me (students may, of course, voice preferences) and present it in class.
This class will by taught asynchronously using the Lernraum+. We might be able to set up the one or other zoom session - this depends on how well everybody is set up for this kind of thing.
I'm available via phone (0521-106-3613), zoom, or email (v.gramley@uni-bielefeld.de).
This class requires reading and self study on the students' part. You will get several worksheets that you have to complete and upload (details in the Lernraum+).
Regular attendance and active participation are expected - details in class.