Description

The aim of this class is to assist you in becoming a socially conscious sign language interpreter. You will be encouraged to explore your thoughts, language ideology, and social justice. A brief overview of a historical and linguistic study on Black ASL and the social context of black deaf consumers and black sign language interpreters.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the implicit bias in our personal and professional lives.
2. Understand and compare intersectionality and kyriarchy.
3. Analyze the social context of the racial demographics within our professions and communities.