ASL& 121: American Sign Language I

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Class Program

American Sign Language

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

090929

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities

Description

Introduction to ASL using immersion. Teaches basic conversational skills including personal information, and common events. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. Introduction to historical and cultural aspects of the Deaf community. This hybrid course format employs in-class activities and required online homework.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Communicate using a minimum of 400 signed words/phrases.

Have a basic understanding of Deaf history and culture.

Understand basic differences between English & ASL grammar and syntax.

Core Topics

Vocabulary development, including fingerspelling and #’s to 100.
Basic syntax and grammar
History of American Sign Language
Deaf culture