ASL-American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 2140 American Sign Language I (4 Credits )
Introduction to American Sign Language with emphasis on vocabulary used by Deaf adults. Includes introduction to history and culture of deafness in America and linguistic structure and conceptual vocabulary of conversational (expressive and receptive) sign language skills. Describes various manual communication systems and philosophies.
General Education, Area VI: Personal Growth & Dev
ASL 2150 American Sign Language II (4 Credits )
Continuation of ASL 2140 emphasizing intermediate sign vocabulary and use of signing space. Provides greater opportunity for skill development in ASL structure and introduces ASL idioms.
Prerequisite: C or higher in ASL 2140 or documented consent of instructor
General Education