Sign Language and Deaf Studies

This seminar will introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL), which is widely used in the US, Canada, parts of the Caribbean, and US territories. Students will learn basic ASL vocabulary and grammar to communicate many concepts. Worldwide, there are many different sign languages—almost as many as there are different countries. We will also explore the international role of sign language, gesture, and non-verbal communication.

This seminar is tentatively scheduled to meet during Full Session on T from 5:05 pm - 6:20 pm.

Note: Please check the official timetable for the most up-to-date information about meeting times and locations and availability.

About the professor

Jeffrey Davis
Professor Jeffrey Davis learned sign language as a child, and has worked as a teacher, interpreter, and researcher of sign language for more than three decades. He presents his research internationally and has published over thirty articles and chapters on the subjects of linguistics and sign language. He recently completed writing two new books to be released spring 2010: Hand Talk: Sign Language among American Indian Nations, The Cambridge University Press; and, Sign Language Interpreting in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts, Gallaudet University Press.

Contact Information

Email: jdavis49@utk.edu
Phone: 4-0427
Webpage: http://sunsite.utk.edu/pisl/

 

This class is part of UT's Ready for the World initiative. Find out more about how UT is making its students Ready for the World.