CCN: ASL1140

Title: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I

Credit Hrs: 4.00

Description

Students will acquire the fundamental linguistic principles of American Sign Language and vocabulary totaling approximately 500 concepts, both expressively and receptively. Cultural literacy will be enhanced related to deafness and Deaf culture through reading, writing, and the social environment of the Deaf Community. A variety of classroom literacy activities and exercises, supplemented by laboratory and/or multi-media presentations, will be utilized to develop communicative competence and an appreciation for cultural diversity. (This course is designed for students who have never taken a course in American Sign Language. Students should check individual university program requirements for transferability.) ASL1140 meets the foreign language and the International/Intercultural competency requirements.

Prerequisite(s) :

Lec Hrs	Lab Hrs	Oth Hrs	Fees
64.00	0.00	0.00