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ASL 101 American Sign Language I (4 cr, F)
Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gesture skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the deaf community.
Lecture 4 hours.
ASL 102 American Sign Language II (4 cr, Sp)
Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gesture skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the deaf community.
Lecture 4 hours.
ASL 201 American Sign Language III (3 cr, F)
Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Contact with the deaf community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ASl 102 or permission of instructor.
ASL 202 American Sign Language IV (3 cr, Sp)
Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Contact with the deaf community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ASl 102 or permission of instructor.
