Course Descriptions

Degrees and Programs Index


American Sign Language

ASLG 101 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
American Sign Language I (3+0) h

Visual-gestural language used by most deaf Americans. Acquisition of receptive and expressive conversational skills. Cultural aspects of everyday life experiences of deaf people. Materials fee: $10.00.


ASLG 110 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
American Sign Language Practice (1+0) h

Skill development in use of American Sign Language. Conducted entirely in sign language with aspects of deaf culture included. All skill levels.


ASLG 202 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
American Sign Language II (3+0) h

Expressive and receptive conversational skills. Understanding the culture that is an integral part of the language. Continuation of American Sign Language I. Materials fee: $10.00. (Prerequisite: ASLG 101 or permission of instructor.)


ASLG 203 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
American Sign Language III (3+0) h

Grammar, conceptual structure, and lexical items of American Sign Language. Cultural awareness and expressive and receptive signing skills for communicating and understanding American Sign Language in diverse contexts. Continuation of ASLG 101 and 202. Materials fee: $10.00. (Prerequisite: ASLG 202 or permission of instructor.)


ASLG 204 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
American Sign Language IV (3+0) h

Spontaneous and interactive use of American Sign Language. Grammar, structure, and lexical components. Cultural aspects supporting communication in American Sign Language at an advanced level. A continuation of ASLG 203. (Prerequisite: ASLG 203 or permission of the instructor.)