Beginning American Sign Language II

Catalog description

This course is designed to further develop the student's ability to understand and communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The emphasis is on expanding ASL vocabulary and finger-spelling skills and on syntactical accuracy. This course discusses the appropriate use of sign language in various social contexts and examines cultural versus pathological perspectives on Deafness. ASL 22 is equivalent to three years of high school ASL. ASL 22 was formerly offered as SIGN 22.