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ASL090AA: Speedy American Sign Language I – 1 credit

Introduction of techniques for communicating with deaf people using American Sign Language (A.S.L.). Expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and basic sign vocabulary.
Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested but not required. Note: ASL090AA may be repeated for a total of five (5) credit hours.

ASL101: American Sign Language I – 4 credits

Introduction of principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf people who sign. Development of expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Overview of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language (A.S.L.).
Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested as a corequisite but not required.

ASL102: American Sign Language II – 4 credits

Continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign. Includes numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL103: Introduction to the Deaf Community – 1 credit

History and development of American Sign Language (ASL) and English codes. Overview of education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Legal rights and common adaptive devices used by Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Prerequisites: None.

ASL110: Fingerspelling – 3 credits

Introduction to fingerspelling techniques. Focus on methods, theory, and applications on receptive and expressive skills including manual alphabet production and numbers. In addition, skill development in speed, dexterity, clarity, and lexicalized fingerspelling, numeric incorporation, prefixes, suffixes, and polysyllabic words. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL200: Issues and Resources – 3 credits

Implications of laws pertaining to educational choices and rights of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing individuals. Local, state, and national organizations, activities, and agencies affecting the deaf community. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL102 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL201: American Sign Language III – 4 credits

Linguistics of American Sign Language (A.S.L.) including non-manual behaviors and signing English idioms with conceptual accuracy. Emphasis on practical application of A.S.L. skills, expanded vocabulary, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL102 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL202: American Sign Language IV – 4 credits

Advanced American Sign Language skills including continued vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational techniques in a cross-cultural framework. Continued work on conceptual accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107), ASL200, and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL203: American Sign Language V – 4 credits

Advanced study of vocabulary, classifiers, use of space, and grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes evaluation of changes that occur in ASL as a living language. Advanced use of ASL in demonstrations, reports, and presentations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL202. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL204: Comparative Linguistics: ASL/English – 3 credits

A variety of topics about linguistics of American Sign Language (ASL) and English including phonology, morphology, lexicon, syntax, discourse, and language acquisition. Aspects of using sign language and how visual languages differ and are similar to spoken language. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL202. Corequisites: ASL203. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL212: Deaf Culture – 3 credits

Linguistic, social, educational, and political issues in deaf culture. Values and group identity issues as related to heritage and literature. Special emphasis on the cultural and philosophical attitudes shared with other minority groups. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL202 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C]

ASL298AC: Special Projects – 3 credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.