Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community

Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community (1 credit)

This course provides an overview of the major areas of sociolinguistics and of current sociolinguistic thinking, with a focus on the Deaf community. It begins with an introduction to the field, followed by a look at bilingualism and language contact phenomena, including lexical borrowing, code-switching, code-mixing, diglossia, pidgins, and creoles. Following this look at interlanguage phenomena, the focus turns then to intralanguage variation, with an examination of sociolinguistic variables and the internal and external constraints upon them. Discourse analysis is then examined, with a focus on language and social interaction, and the structure of conversations. Language attitudes are then discussed, followed by a look at language policy and planning. Prerequisite: Brief Introduction to the Structure of American Sign Language.

Dates and Times: February 19-21, 2010; Friday, 6 pm - 9 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm; Sunday, 9 am - 12 noon

Location: Wichita, KS

Class Number: PST 365-EXT1; LIN 665-EXT1

Tuition: $283 + $30 processing fee (1 PST credit); $383 + $30 processing fee (1 graduate credit)

Prerequisites: Must have completed LIN661 / PST361

Instructor:  Dr. Kristin Mulrooney

Additional Information:

REFUND POLICY

Before the registration deadline: Tuition is refundable upon written request; however, a $50.00 administrative fee will be retained. Written requests must be received by the registration deadline or refund will be processed as noted below:

After the registration deadline: Partial tuition is refundable upon written request (processing fee and material fee, where applicable, is not refundable). Schedule is as follows:

withdrawals after 1/22/10 - 50% tuition refundable
withdrawals by 1/29/10 - 25% tuition refundable
withdrawals after 1/29/10 - no refund of tuition

It is IMPERATIVE that your written request for refund is in the office of GURC @ Johnson County Community College by the deadline.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  January 22, 2010 - applications will continue to be accepted after this date as long as space is available. Please note that the refund policy deadlines remain in effect. The course is contingent on sufficient enrollment. You will receive a confirmation letter after 10/09/09. We recommend that you do not make travel arrangements before the course is confirmed.

PST credit: Courses with the prefix PST (Professional Studies and Training) carry college credit and are designed for non-degree seeking students.  Offered for reduced tuition, these credits are not applicable toward a degree from Gallaudet but may be transferable to your home institution; it is your responsibility to check with your home institution should you desire to transfer credits.

NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change without advance notice.

For further information on this course contact:
The Gallaudet University Regional Center @ Johnson Community College
Carlsen Center 309
12345 College Blvd-Box 10
Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
913-469-3872 (tty/v), 913-469-4416 (fax)
email: mgarrett@jccc.edu