Courses

This course is an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). It includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, and culturally appropriate behaviors and exposes students to ASL grammar. NOT allowed to enroll. World Language, PW: Global Engagement

This course is part two of a five part sequence and allows students the opportunity to practice sign language skills. In addition, the course provides students with instruction on how to make requests, talk about family, occupation, and daily routines in sign language. Upon course completion, students should be able to conduct a basic conversation utilizing sign language.

Designed to further develop comprehension and production abilities in American Sign Language (ASL). Lessons are designed around recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of ASL with focus on increasing fluency and accuracy. Cultural awareness of the Deaf communities of the world is also instilled.

The second course in the ASL sequence in which students continue to develop ASL proficiencies in lexicon, sign production, use of sentence types, and grammatical features such as use of classifiers, use of space to compare and contrast, mouth morphemes, and locatives. Outside interaction with the deaf community is required.

This course is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn the basic skills in developing production and comprehension skills in ASL.Students will expand their skills in using proper ASL vocabulary, classifiers, structure, and grammar. Students’ goals are to develop basic conversational abilities, practice culturally appropriate behaviors, and learn about the modern culture and history of Deaf communities.

Develops a basic syntactic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), basic vocabulary and basic conversational skills. Incorporates vital aspects of deaf culture and community. The direct experience method is used to enhance the learning process. Students must complete this course with a `B` or higher or pass the ASL 1121 proficiency test at 80% or better prior to acceptance into the Interpreting and Transliterating Preparation program.

This course is part two of a five -part sequence and allows students the opportunity to practice sign language skills. In addition, the course provi des students with instruction on how to make requests, talk about family, occupation, and daily routines in sign language. Upon course completion, students should be able to conduct a basic conversation utilizing sign language.

This course is second in a series of courses designed to further development of comprehension and production abilities in American Sign Language (ASL). Lessons are designed around recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of ASL with focus on increasing fluency and accuracy. Cultural awareness of the Deaf communities of the world are also instilled. World Language, PW: Global Engagement

This course builds on skills and knowledge acquired in ASL I and II and focuses on building narrative skills. Students move from an informal to more formal style of signing. Interacting with the deaf community is a required activity. Students should be able to demonstrate intermediate to intermediate plus level conversational skills.

This course is the third-semester class of American Sign Language and is intended for students who have taken American Sign Language II at The University of Alabama. This course further develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge unique to ASL. Students will learn the significance of linguistic aspects of the language and Deaf culture and community while practicing ASL in class. PW: Global Engagement