ASL 141American Sign Language I

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Provides a beginning development of basic language and conversational skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Teaches basic vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to build comprehension and production skills, including introductions, describing others, and detailing family and living environments. Includes signed conversations and basic conversational tasks using American Sign Language. Explains simple and basic grammatical structures to ask questions and give simple information. Introduces Deaf culture through readings and assignments. The course is taught in American Sign Language. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A