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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.