Course descriptions index


American Sign Language

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


ASLG 110  1 Credit
American Sign Language Practice (h)
Skill development in use of American Sign Language. Conducted entirely in sign language with aspects of deaf culture included. All skill levels. May be repeated twice for credit. Graded pass/fail. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants


ASLG 202  3 Credits
American Sign Language II (h)
Expressive and receptive conversational skills. Understanding the culture that is an integral part of the language. Continuation of American Sign Language I. (Prerequisite: ASLG 101 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants


ASLG 203  3 Credits
American Sign Language III (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. (Prerequisite: ASLG 202 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants


ASLG 204  3 Credits
American Sign Language IV (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 instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants