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Why Black American Sign Language (BASL) Matters?

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  • Carolyn McCaskill (Gallaudet University)

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Dr. Carolyn McCaskill discusses the significance of Black American Sign Language (BASL), highlighting its evolution, cultural importance, and educational impact. She shares her journey in establishing the "Black Deaf People Studies" course, spurred by student petitions for courses about Black Deaf individuals. Dr. McCaskill emphasizes the establishment of the Center for Black Deaf Studies in 2020 and outlines the comprehensive curriculum of the DST 401 course, which covers the history, community, culture, education, and language of Black Deaf people. The presentation also touches on the origins of BASL in segregated schools, its distinct features compared to general ASL, and the importance of preserving Black Deaf heritage and language.

Authors

  • Carolyn McCaskill (Gallaudet University)

Keywords: Black American Sign Language , Black Deaf Studies , Deaf Studies , Curriculum , Sociolinguistics , Language Preservation

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  • Article Number: 6

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