American Sign Language

Courses

ASL110G: American Sign Language I

This is an introductory course that provides non-native signers with the opportunity to study American Sign Language. Emphasis will be on the development of visual receptive and expressive skills necessary for effective communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Through a variety of classroom experiences, students will learn to recognize and produce both manual and non-manual behaviors that reflect an understanding of the languageā€™s grammatical, semantic, spatial, and cultural frameworks.

ASL120G: American Sign Language II

Builds on the skills developed in American Sign Language I. Participants will be introduced to more advanced vocabulary and grammatical features inherent in the language of ASL. Emphasis is on conversational fluency. Students will also explore the historical and cultural evolution of ASL through a variety of learning mediums.