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ASL - American Sign Language

ASL 100 Introduction to the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture

An introduction to the audiological, social, linguistic, and cultural aspects of Deafness and the Deaf community. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 101 American Sign Language, Level I

Basic receptive and expressive American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and grammatical structure; fingerspelling; and conversational behavior. Basic understanding of Deaf Culture and ASL linguistics. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 102 American Sign Language, Level II

Basic receptive and expressive ASL vocabulary, grammar, fingerspelling, and conversational behavior. Basic understanding of Deaf Culture and ASL linguistics. A continuation of ASL 101. Prerequisite: ASL 101.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 201 American Sign Language, Level III

Intermediate conversational American Sign Language. Beginning development of intermediate-level receptive and expressive skills. Continued consideration of Deaf Culture and ASL linguistics. Prerequisite: ASL 102.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 202 American Sign Language, Level IV

Further development of intermediate-level receptive and expressive ASL vocabulary, grammar, fingerspelling, and conversational behavior; Deaf Culture and ASL linguistics. Continuation of ASL 201. Prerequisite: ASL 201.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 300 Introduction to the DeafBlind Community

An introduction to the diversity of the DeafBlind community, including etiologies, accommodations for vision and hearing losses, communication strategies, supports, and social issues. Prerequisites: ASL 100, 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 390 Sociocultural History of the American Deaf Community

Social and cultural aspects of persons who self-identify as members of the American Deaf community, including history, patterns of social interaction, folklore, and art. Prerequisites: ASL 100, 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 391 American Deaf Culture via Study Abroad in France

Cultural aspects of persons who identify as members of the American Deaf community, including history, social interaction, folklore, and art, via study abroad in France. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses: ASL 390, ASL 391. Prerequisites: ASL 100, 202. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 401 American Sign Language Level V

Advanced conversational American Sign Language. Beginning development of advanced-level receptive and expressive skills. Continued consideration of Deaf Culture and ASL linguistics. Prerequisites: ASL 100, ASL 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 402 American Sign Language Level VI

Advanced conversational American Sign Language. Continued development of advanced-level receptive and expressive skills. Continued consideration of Deaf Culture and ASL linguistics. Prerequisites: ASL 100, ASL 401.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 404 Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers

Reading/comprehending and producing fingerspelled words and numbers; emphasis on clarity, accuracy, incorporation into conversational ASL. Prerequisites: ASL 100, ASL 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 510 ASL Linguistics

This course will examine the linguistics of American Sign Language. Topics will include the form, content and use of ASL; the relationship between ASL, spoken languages, and other signed languages; ASL acquisition; and historical change in ASL. Prerequisites: ASL 100, ASL 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

ASL 590 Independent Study

Student-initiated study of a topic related to the ASL minor guided by a faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: ASL 100, ASL 202, permission of instructor.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

ASL 593 Jamaica Study Abroad

An international cultural and language immersion experience. Students apply their ASL skills while learning about Jamaican mainstream and Deaf culture by providing ASL instructional support in a Jamaican residential school for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Prerequisites: ASL 202; ASL 100 or 390; or graduate status; permission of instructor. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition, Option 2)

Credits
3(Spec)

ASL 594 ASL in Elementary Education

Students apply their ASL skills and knowledge of Deaf culture by providing ASL instruction in a community educational enrichment program for elementary school children. Prerequisite: ASL 202; ASL 100 or 390; permission of instructor.

Credits
3(Spec)

ASL 595 Community Placements with Deaf Children and Adults

Students apply their American Sign Language skills and knowledge of Deaf culture by working in community placements with Deaf children and/or adults. Prerequisites: ASL 202; ASL 100 or 390; and permission of instructor.

Credits
3(1-3)

ASL 597 American Sign Language Teaching Assistantship

Students apply their American Sign Language skills and knowledge of Deaf culture by assisting in the provision of ASL instruction in a university ASL course. Prerequisites: ASL 202; ASL 100 or 390; and permission of instructor. Recommendations: Letter of support from university ASL course instructor.

Credits
3(Spec)

ASL 599 Special Topics

Study of a selected topic, specific application, or current issue related to but not covered by the ASL Minor curriculum. Prerequisites: ASL 100, ASL 202, permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)