American Sign Language 2

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Note: This course is beyond the proficiency level equivalent to two years of high school level instruction in the same language. <br> <br> This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American Sign Language, including lexical, morphemic, and syntactic elements. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American Sign Language in contrast and comparison to other languages, language development and acquisition, and societal topics. This course may be offered in a distance education format.