Amer Sign Lang II

Catalog description

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: American Sign Language II is designed to provide a continuation of the introductory course. Students will increase their knowledge of the deaf community, culture, and deaf education in a hearing world. The deaf perspective on traditional employment of deaf people in a hearing society will be explored. In language development, complex grammar functions, expanded vocabulary, and skill development are incorporated into the use of sign production. Students will be exposed to the controversial cochlear implant and how it is affecting the deaf and their culture.