University of Wolverhampton, BA (Hons), Deaf Studies and English
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Full-time |
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years: 3 |
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years: 4 - 6 |
Deaf Studies: The first year provides students with invaluable insight into key disability issues and related D/deaf perspectives. It also introduces you to British Sign Language (BSL), and sign linguistics. Year 2 brings a sharp focus on the D/deaf community itself, including D/deaf issues in disability practices. It also investigates the fascinating subject of deafness and language development. The third year explores key themes of deaf blind policies and practices technological issues related to deafness. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their BSL skills as well as the option to work or research within the deaf community. English: The first year delves into the inner workings of English, exploring theories of language and writing. It focuses on English as it is used today, and provides a strong introduction to literature and poetry. Year 2 expands linguistic appreciation, taking in themes as diverse as American literature, Romanticism and journalistic writing. It investigates the literary classics, realism and the novel, as well as bringing critical thinking to your studies. The third year provides a historical perspective, from the Renaissance, to the darkest (as well as the most enlightened) corners of 18th Century literature and the Victorian vision, up to the 1960s. It also explores contemporary literature, as well as looking at English in the West Midlands, and issues of gender and language.
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