Deaf Literature (SIGN 2500)

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.

Course code: SIGN 2500

Credits: 3.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 48.0 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=SIGN&number=2500

Prerequisites

SIGN 1500 Public Speaking

Corequisites

SIGN 2100 American Sign Language 2, SIGN 2200 ASL Lab 2, SIGN 2300 Deaf Culture and Community 2
& SIGN 2400 Becoming An Ally 2

Schedule†

SIGN 2500 schedule for programs:

SIGN

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
44261	Carmichael, Brenda	January 4, 2021 to March 23, 2021	Mon \| 8:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m	Carmichael, Brenda
44261 VCC Broadway Building A		January 4, 2021 to March 23, 2021	Tue \| 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m
44256	Carmichael, Brenda	January 4, 2021 to March 23, 2021	Mon \| 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m	Carmichael, Brenda
44256 VCC Broadway Building A			Tue \| 8:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

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† 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.