Medical Discourse in American Sign Language

An advanced language course where students practice discussing various medical topics in ASL using different registers. They will broaden their grammar/vocabulary for everyday conversations and develop a knowledge of specialized vocabulary in the medical and mental health fields. Course will emphasize medical and mental health issues facing Deaf people in the U.S., e.g. the relationship between disability and medicine and Deaf experience in the health care system. Students will learn how they can be effective allies of Deaf people in different medical settings through role-play exercises and learning from Deaf people about their experiences.