ASL Literary Works and ASL Texts

Course Provider:

Deaf Services Canada, Eversa

Course Type:

free

The ASL Literary Works and ASL Texts eCourse is part of the ASL as a Second Language Professional Development series. This course will discuss various genres, forms and styles as found in ASL literary works and ASL texts. This course is taught by Dr. Andrew Byrne, OCT. The course is geared toward current and future teachers teaching ASL as a Second Language (LASBO) in Ontario.

NOTE: Although the content of this course was developed specifically for teachers who will be teaching ASL in Ontario high schools, this course is open to anyone (e.g., teachers from other provinces, community members, etc.).

ATTENTION: Please be aware that there will be no formal certificates or credentials issued for the ASL as a Second Language Professional Development. However, you will receive a recognition of completion at the end of the course.

Course Content

Introduction and Land Acknowledgement
Definition of ASL Literary Work
What Makes a Work Literary?
Literary Elements and ASL Literary Genres (1/5)
ASL Literary Genres (2/5)
ASL Literary Genres (3/5)
ASL Literary Genres (4/5)
ASL Literary Genres (5/5)
ASL Literature Database (ASLLD) and Readings
American Sign Language Literacy
The Program in American Sign Language as a Second Language Curriculum
Strands in the American Sign Language as a Second Language Curriculum
Resources and Selected Questions to Ponder
ACTIVITY: Selected Questions to Ponder
DOWNLOADABLE: End of Course