ASL 101: Fingerspelling & Numerical Incorporation

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Class Program

American Sign Language

World Languages

Credits

Lecture Hours 50 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective,

Humanities

Description

ASL 101 is an intermediate level course designed to enhance student proficiency in American Sign Language through the exploration of fingerspelling, handshape stories, and numerical incorporation in ASL. This course is a focused practice in comprehension and production of finger-spelled words and numbers with emphasis on clarity and accuracy. Introduction to lexicalized fingerspelling and numeral incorporation with a unit on ASL Storytelling and classifiers. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity, and fluency. Prerequisite: Completion of ASL&121 with a minimum grade of 'C' or instructor approval.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisite Courses

ASL& 121: American Sign Language I

Prerequisites

Must complete ASL&121 with a grade of 'C' or better or obtain instructor approval.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate conversational fluency in fingerspelling. Practice the manual alphabet in fast-paced, real-application scenarios to improve both clarity and speed.

Program Learning Outcomes

Employ strategies for analyzing and responding to authentic materials in the target language.
Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.

Demonstrate conversational fluency in numerical incorporation. Learn to incorporate numbers into ASL sentences, narratives, and stories.

Program Learning Outcomes

Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.

Apply deeper cultural insight in the use of the language. Explain the role of handshape and number stories within Deaf culture, and how these unique storytelling forms reflect Deaf identity and community values.

Program Learning Outcomes

Become acquainted with the historical and cultural movements of the target language through exposure of literature, art, music, film and/or performing arts.
Recognize and interpret cultural behaviors, attitudes and values.

Create and present handshape and number stories. Study and create visually dynamic ASL stories that incorporate creative use of handshapes, classifiers, and numerical concepts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.
Become acquainted with the historical and cultural movements of the target language through exposure of literature, art, music, film and/or performing arts.

Identify and define classifiers. Practice incorporating classifiers to create more visual interpretations. Detailed discussion on their use and role in American Sign Language.

Program Learning Outcomes

Develop the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.

Core Topics

1. Fingerspelling fluency

2. Numerical incorporation in ASL

3. Communication strategies

4. Storytelling traditions: Classifiers, Handshape Stories & ABC Stories