American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL 0--. ASL LOWER DIVISION. (0-10 Credits)
Lower Level Coursework in American Sign Language
Level: Professional Health Care, Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
ASL 001. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. (3 Credits)
The central focus of this course is the development of basic expressive and receotuve ASL communication skills. The course introduces ASL syntax, grammar, and idiomatic usage. Students begin to develop the visual-spatial acuity and non-manual skills necessary for commuication in ASL. Students learn about deafness and deaf culture.
Level: Graduate, Law, Non Degree Coursework, Professional Health Care, Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
ASL 002. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. (3 Credits)
This course expands upon the material introduced in ASL 001. Expressive and receptive communication skills continue to be the focus. Students develop an increased awareness of ASL usage and syntax. Finger-spelling skills are strengthened. Students participate in discussions and exploration of deaf culture.
Level: Graduate, Law, Non Degree Coursework, Professional Health Care, Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): ASL 001
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: Global and Cultural Understand
ASL 070. DEAF CULTURE. (3 Credits)
ASL 070 examines contemporary deaf culture and provides an overview of its historical development. The course examines values, norms, cultural identity, communication, and language of the deaf culture. It also examines significant societal contributions made historically by members of the deaf community. Comparisons and contrasts are made between deaf culture and hearing culture.
Level: Graduate, Law, Non Degree Coursework, Professional Health Care, Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: Global and Cultural Understand