In the pursuit of I: Deafhood explorations in deaf literature
Date of Publication
2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Language and Literature Major in Literature
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Literature
Thesis Adviser
Joy L. Cristal
Defense Panel Chair
David Jonathan Bayot
Defense Panel Member
Liza Martinez
Oscar Solapco, Jr.
Abstract/Summary
The abundant number of published literature that features Deaf protagonist centered on Deaf life, written by Deaf and Hearing, requires Deaf-centered thought of reading and critique. Ladds Deafhood concept offers impartial reading, understanding, and critique of Deaf identity formation that can be used to read and study Deaf Literature. This research aims to explore the identity formation of Deaf characters through selected identity development theories, understand their stage of transformation through Deafhood, and defines what being Deaf means to them. In this study, the process of becoming of three Deaf characters, from three literary texts, were explored and found that factors such as residential schools, Deaf clubs, and Deaf role models Deafhoods roots of Deaf culture were prominent roots of their identity formation. This study also discusses how each Deaf character defines their being Deaf. This method used in this research can be applied in future studies in Deaf Literature.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG006941
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 disc ; 4 3/4 inches
Keywords
Deaf in literature; Hearing impaired; Writings of the
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Recommended Citation
Vea, M. T. (2017). In the pursuit of I: Deafhood explorations in deaf literature. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5605
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