Courses

Development of proficiency in ASL. Includes instruction in semantic and grammatical accuracy and appropriate discourse strategies in a variety of communication contexts.

Advanced practice in expressive and receptive communication within a variety of settings and contexts. Includes exposure to diverse ASL language models and registers.

This course is taught using American Sign Language. The course will introduce the students to the American manual alphabet of fingerspelling and its use within American Sign Language. The students will be given opportunities to demonstrate increased ability to accurately produce and comprehend ASL number systems and fingerspelling uses. Extensive drills and practice in both receptive and expressive use will be implemented.

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language. Students will learn the basis of nonverbal communication skills as a foundation for learning American Sign Language. Upon course completion, students should be able to introduce themselves, exchange personal information, talk about one's family activities, give directions, and describe others utilizing sign language.

An introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL), including the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability and culturally appropriate behaviors, and exposes students to ASL grammar.

Initial course in the four-course sign language developmental sequence which exposes students to American Sign Language at a Survival Level and will increase their knowledge of Deaf Culture. The course is designed for students who have had no previous knowledge of sign language.

Introduction of the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) as used by the Deaf community, including vocabulary, syntax, grammar, semantics, and language in use. Students will be exposed to Deaf Culture in the U.S. and elsewhere, and learn about Deaf history. The course focuses on the development of language andcommunication competencies.

Exposes the student to American Sign Language. Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/receptive skills and basic communication. Utilizes the direct experience method. Students must complete this course with a `B` or higher or pass the ASL proficiency test with a score of at least 80% or better prior to registering for ASL 1122 if planning to enroll in the Interpreter Preparation Program.

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language. Students will learn the basis of nonverbal communication skills as a foundation for learning American Si gn Language. Upon course completion, students should be able to introduce themselves, exchange personal information, talk about one’s family activities, give directions, and describe others utilizing sign language.

Exposes the student to American Sign Language. Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/receptive skills and basic communication. Utilizes the direct experience method. Students must complete this course with a `B` or higher or pass the ASL proficiency test with a score of at least 80% or better prior to registering for ASL 122 if planning to enroll in the Interpreter Preparation Program.