American Sign Language I

Catalog description

Is a course designed to develop basic syntactical knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). The course will focus on specific language and cultural behaviors, as well as introducing students to the grammar of ASL. Both receptive and expressive skills are the focus of the course, with a major emphasis on receptive skills. Students are provided exposure to the culture of the Deaf community and its relationship to other diverse groups. Students will participate extensively in interactive classroom activities using the “voices off” policy to ensure ASL immersion. Students will use video technology to record their work and receive feedback from the instructor. Students must have access to a webcam and computer for homework assignments