American Sign Language I

Catalog description

This entry level course is designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling as it is used within American Deaf culture. Instruction includes preparation for visual/gestural communication followed by intensive work on comprehension through receptive language skills, development of basic conversational skills, modeling of grammatical structures, and general information about American Deaf culture. ASL 110 is equivalent to two years of high school ASL. Students are required to attend at least one off-campus event.