ASL 1140C American Sign Language I

This course will introduce the student to the syntax and morphology of the entire native language of deaf people. The course is designed to promote a better understanding of American Sign Language and to clarify how it differs not only from developed English Sign Systems, but from the English language as a whole. The course will also describe the history, values, and culture of deaf persons in America. Emphasis is placed on the students' receptive skills rather than expressive skills. Learning activities are designed to reinforce instruction through the use of videotaped materials and practice exercises developed to correspond to textbook materials. Basic conversational receptive and expressive sign language practice will be emphasized. Greater depth is explored in Intermediate American Sign Language. Meets foreign language requirement.

Credits

4 cc

Offered

FA, SP