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Deaf Studies

Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

  • American Sign Language 1

    WED DE 381

    Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, introductory fingerspelling, and some cultural features of the Deaf community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    O1 (IND) Arranged
    Online section O1: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 581

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  • American Sign Language 2

    WED DE 382

    This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Prerequisites: SED DE 381 or SED DE 581. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    O2 (IND) Arranged
    Andrew Bottoms
    Online section O2: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 582

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  • Professional Seminar in Deaf Education

    WED DE 501

    The professional seminar serves as an orientation to Bilingual Deaf Education, and surveys current trends in the field as well as cutting edge scholarship. During the seminar, students will have an opportunity to learn from leaders in research, advocacy, curriculum development, Deaf literature and more. Students will also select a specialization during this course. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690

    Summer 2 (August 3-August 7)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9 am-1 pm
    Naomi Caselli
    Hybrid Course. Meets online and in-person. Nonstandard Course Dates

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  • Digital Media Creation

    WED DE 502

    Sign language texts and instructional materials are typically documented via video. In this course students will learn the basic skills needed to create digital media and instructional resources. These skills include how to shoot video footage of people using sign language, how to a use green screen, how to edit footage to make various types of videos, and how to add captions and video descriptions. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690

    Summer 2 (August 3-August 7)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs./Fri. 2-6 pm
    Hybrid Course. Meets online and in-person. Nonstandard Course Dates

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  • American Sign Language 1

    WED DE 581

    Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, introductory fingerspelling, and some cultural features of the Deaf community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    O1 (IND) Arranged
    Online section O1: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 381

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  • American Sign Language 2

    WED DE 582

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (WED DE 381 or WED DE 581). - This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    O2 (IND) Arranged
    Andrew Bottoms
    Online section O2: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 382

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