This course focuses on employing American Sign Language as a literary tool for creating storytelling, poetry, and Deaf Theater. Students will participate in class activities and discussions and outside assignments, primarily consisting of analyzing/discussing the complex nuances of artistic ASL as used by Deaf performers. Students will enhance their signing skills and also deepen their understanding and appreciation of how the artistic aspects of Deaf culture are expressed through Creative ASL and how these forms of expression contribute to society at large. Course open to advanced ASL students, including those who have completed ASL 105.
