A special presentation titled “Navigating Signed Music” by Jody Cripps, Ph.D., will take place at Casper College on Thursday, Nov. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. Cripps’ free presentation will be held in the Goodstein Foundation Library.
Navigating Signed Music Presentation Details
Cripps is an associate professor of American Sign Language at Clemson University, where he teaches a range of courses, including American Sign Language 1-5, Linguistics of American Sign Language, Development of Signed Language and Reading Skills with Deaf Children, Deaf History, and Literature, Music, and Film in the Deaf Community.
His research areas include universal design, signed music, signed language pathology, language, and literacy acquisition for Deaf children.
According to his biography on the Clemson University website, “Cripps teaches courses that provide an in-depth look into the cultural, linguistic, and contemporary aspects of American Sign Language and the signing community at large.”
The Goodstein Foundation Library is located on the Casper College campus. Go to American Sign Language Studies to find out about Casper College’s ASL program.
At a Glance:
- Event Focus: A special presentation exploring universal design, Deaf history, linguistics, and musical expression in American Sign Language
- Key Participants: Jody Cripps, Ph.D., associate professor of American Sign Language at Clemson University
- Logistics: Dates, Times, and Locations: Thursday, Nov. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Goodstein Foundation Library on the Casper College campus
- Admission and Registration: Free and open to the public; no advance registration required
