| ASL 101-102 American
Sign Language I-II |
3 credits each |
| 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 gestural skills
as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge
and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3
hours per week. |
| ASL 115 Fingerspelling and Number Use
in ASL |
2 credits |
| Provides intensive practice in comprehension and
production of finger spelled words and numbers with emphasis
on clarity and accuracy. Focuses on lexicalized finger spelling
and numeral incorporation as used by native users of American
Sign Language. Prerequisite ASL 101 or permission of instructor.
Lecture 2 hours per week. |
| ASL 125 History & Culture of the
Deaf Community I |
3 credits |
| Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf
Culture, including educational and legal issues. Prerequisite: ASL 101. Lecture
3 hours per week. |
| ASL 150 Working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
People |
2 credits |
| Explores career options for serving Deaf/hard-of-hearing
people and/or for using American Sign Language skills in a career.
Examines interests, skills, and educational assessments. Investigates
job market viability via the Internet and professional periodicals.
Develops opportunities for students to network with professionals
in the field of deafness. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
| ASL 201-202 American
Sign Language III - IV |
3 credits each |
| 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.
Prerequisite: ASL 102 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3
hours per week. |
| ASL 220 Comparative Linguistics: ASL
& English |
3 credits |
| Describes spoken English and ASL (American Sign
Language) on five levels: phonological, morphological, lexical,
syntactic, and discourse. Compares and contrasts the two languages
on all five levels using real-world examples. Documents similarities
between signed languages and spoken languages in general. Describes
the major linguistic components and processes of English and
ASL. Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure. Emphasizes
ASL’s status as a natural language by comparing and contrasting
similarities and unique differences between the two languages.
Prerequisite: ASL 201. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| ASL 261-262 American
Sign Language V-VI |
3 credits each |
| Develops advanced American Sign Language comprehension
and production skills. Emphasizes advanced linguistic aspects
of ASL. Presents ASL literary forms. Encourages contact with
the Deaf Community. Prerequisite: ASL 202.
Lecture 3 hours per week.. |
