ASL
American Sign Language
ASL111 First Year American SIgn Language, Term 1
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL), supported by expressive and receptive readiness activities, finger-spelling techniques, vocabulary, grammar, and guided communication. Covers Deaf Culture and community as well as historical aspects though reading and writing. Uses ASL as the primary language in the classroom. Course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework. Prerequisite: None; internet skills required. F, W, Sp, Su
ASL112 First Year American SIgn Language, Term 2
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Continues study in American Sign Language (ASL), supported by vocabulary, grammar, and guided conversation. Introduces various sign system and methods of communication used by deaf, deaf-blind, non-signing deaf, hard-of-hearding and late-deafened individuals. Discusses information about various perspectives of these community members. Presents Deaf Culture and community as well as historical aspects though reading and writing. Uses ASL as the primary language in the classroom. Course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ASL111 within one year or consent of instructor. Instructor can test student or require additional assignments to satisfy prerequisite skills/knowledge requirements; internet skills required. W, Sp, Su
ASL113 First Year American SIgn Language, Term 3
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Continues American Sign Language (ASL), supported by vocabulary, grammar, and active communication. Presents Deaf Culture and community as well as historical aspects though reading, writing, and short signed or videotaped presentations. Uses ASL as the primary language in the classroom. Course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ASL112 within one year or consent of instructor. Instructor can test student or require additional assignments to satisfy prerequisite skill/knowledge requirements. Internet skills required. Sp, Su, offered as needed.
ASL211 Second Year American SIgn Language, Term 1
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Continues development of expressive and receptive skills learned in American Sign Language (ASL) first year. Expands vocabulary and introduces forms of ASL literature. Continues study in complex grammatical structures. Explores issues pertaining to the Deaf Community and multiculturalism, not limited to ethnic differences but also other perspectives including Deaf with other disabilities and gay, lesbian and transgender cultural issues. Uses ASL for classroom interaction and instruction. Course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ASL113 within one year or consent of instructor. Instructor can test student or require additional assignments to satisfy prerequisite skill/knowledge requirements. Internet skills required. F, offered as needed.
ASL212 Second Year American SIgn Language, Term 2
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Continues development of expressive and receptive skills learned in ASL211. Expands vocabulary and continues study in forms of ASL literature. Also continues complex grammatical structures. Explores concepts of linguistics as it relates to variations in ASL. Emphasizes current research as well as field work. Introduces basic transcription and analysis of signing from video/digital as well as interviews. Uses ASL for classroom interaction and instruction. This course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ASL211 Second Year American Sign Language, Term 1 within last year or consent of instructor. Instructor can test student or require additional assignments to satisfy prerequisite skill/knowledge requirements. Internet skills required. W, offered as needed.
ASL213 Second Year American SIgn Language, Term 3
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Continues development of expressive and receptive skills learned in ASL212. Expands vocabulary and continues study and performance of forms of American Sign Language (ASL) literature. Continues to analyze complex grammatical structures. Explores concepts of linguistics as it relates to variations in ASL. Emphasizes current research as well as field work. Performs more advanced transcription and analysis of signing from video/digital as well as interviews. Uses ASL for classroom interaction and instruction. This course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ASL212 Second Year American Sign Language, Term 2, or consent of instructor. Instructor can test student or require additional assignments to satisfy prerequisite skill/knowledge requirements. Internet skills required. Sp, offered as needed.
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.