Guided reading and research on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.
Non-classroom experiences in the field of Latin American studies. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.
This course will give students theoretical tools to understand Latin America from a interdisciplinary perspsective. Using a wide range of cultural products, we will seek to understand the region beyond a descriptive approach by taking a closer look into its socio-historical formation. Among others, we will examine issues of class, race, and gender as well as political tradition and intellectual history. Prerequisite: any 100-level VUSM course or transfer student placement. LDW
This course continues the study of language and culture of the Deaf community in the United States undertaken in ASL 2. Focus is on advancing ASL linguistic concepts and vocabulary as well as Deaf cultural behaviors, conversational strategies, history, and accommodations. Prerequisite: 202.
Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a language faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.
Courses on topics of interest to language students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.
Students will utilize basic art vocabulary and concepts to explore the diversity, intent, and context of Deaf Visual and Performing Art. A variety of works and genres will be discussed with special focuses on De'VIA and music based performance art. No previous ASL or Deaf Studies experience required.
This course continues the introduction to the language and culture of the Deaf community in the United States begun in ASL 1. Focus is on ASL linguistic concepts and vocabulary as well as Deaf cultural behaviors, conversational strategies, history, and accommodations. Prerequisite: 201.
This course introduces students to the language and culture of the Deaf community in the United States. Focus is on basic ASL linguistic concepts and vocabulary as well as Deaf culture behaviors, conversational strategies, history, and accommodations.
Guided reading and research on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.