American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL-100. Visual Gestural Language. (2 Credits)

This course will involve the development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language to communicate. (2 contact hours)

ASL-101. American Sign Language I. (3 Credits)

This is the beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are covered. Comprehension and correct production will be emphasized. ASL will be used as the method of instruction. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-102. American Sign Language II. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I and builds on the vocabulary and grammatical structures in that course. Comprehension and production skills will be emphasized. ASL will be used as the method of instruction. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-103. American Sign Language III. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language II and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures and advanced comprehension and production skills. ASL will be used as the method of instruction. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-110. Deaf Culture and History. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of the history, language, education, and culture of persons who are diagnosed as deaf and hard of hearing. Topics covered will include types of hearing loss, history and significant figures in the deaf community, deaf education, legislation, autism, deaf culture, and cultural norms. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-111. Working in the Deaf Community. (1 Credit)

This course will provide an overview of careers that require knowledge of ASL and the Deaf community. (1 contact hour)

ASL-114. Fingerspelling and Numbers in ASL. (2 Credits)

This course will provide students with the tools and practice for successful production and reception of fingerspelling and numbers used in American Sign Language. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

ASL-121. Linguistics of ASL. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the linguistic principles of American Sign Language. Coursework will focus on phonemes, morphemes, semantics, pragmatics and other topics to increase understanding of the structure of American Sign Language. (3 contact hours)

ASL-122. Classifiers in ASL. (2 Credits)

This course focuses on the use of classifiers in ASL. Students will analyze, discuss and demonstrate the different categories of classifiers. Production and comprehension of classifiers will be emphasized. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

ASL-201. American Sign Language IV. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language III and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and advanced comprehension and production skills. Deaf culture and history will also be covered. ASL will be used as the method of instruction. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-209. Interpreting in Specialized Settings. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on interpreting in specialized settings (medical, legal, mental health, video relay, education, religious, etc.) and interpreting for deaf-blind individuals. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-210. Advanced Vocabulary for Interpreters. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on increasing comprehensive and expressive vocabulary, history, cultural forms, idioms, slang, etymology, regional variations in the English language, and continued ASL vocabulary development will be covered in classroom activities and coursework. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-215. American Sign Language V. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language IV and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and advanced comprehension and production skills. ASL will be used as the method of instruction. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

ASL-216. American Sign Language VI. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language V and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and advanced comprehension and production skills. ASL will be uses and the method of instruction. Fee is required (3 contact hours)

ASL-218. ASL Enrichment. (1 Credit)

This course is a dynamic seminar-style course for students who need additional study and practice to acquire ASL Fluency. Topics will focus on identified areas of weakness as defined with the instructor on the first day of class. Course content will vary for each student depending on the courses that they need to repeat and/or the specific areas of weakness with their ASL Fluency and understanding. (1 contact hours)