Class Descriptions
ASL& 121 - American Sign Language I
ASL& 122 - American Sign Language II
ASL& 123 - American Sign Language III
ASL 125 - Introduction to American Deaf Culture
ASL 201 - American Sign Language IV
ASL 202 - American Sign Language V
ASL 203 - American Sign Language VI
ASL& 121 American Sign Language I 5 credits
An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) to develop visual and
spatial awareness. Vocabulary, grammar usage, receptive skills and culturally
appropriate behavior when interacting with Deaf people, community and
their history. This course was formerly known as ASL 101. Prerequisite: None.
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ASL& 122 American Sign Language II
5 credits
A continuation of ASL& 121 to work towards mastery of American Sign Language. Gain a deeper insight of vocabulary, grammar, receptive/expressive skills and Deaf history. Increased knowledge about Deaf culture
and community. This course was formerly known as ASL 102. Prerequisite: ASL& 121 or ASL 101 with a grade of 2.0 or better, demonstrate equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
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ASL& 123 American Sign Language III
5 credits
A continuation of ASL 122 to work towards mastery of American Sign Language with focus on grammatical features that include visual, spatial, and non-verbal components. Intensive work on development of receptive/expressive skills and vocabulary. Continuation of study of Deaf culture and community. This course was formerly known as ASL 103. Prerequisite: ASL& 122 or ASL 102 with a grade of 2.0 or better, demonstrate
equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
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ASL 125 Introduction to American Deaf
Culture 5 credits
Studies American Deaf culture, its history, characteristics, values, dynamics and the psychological and social ramifications of being deaf.
Focuses on the cultural diversity of the deaf within the context of personal and social development and how this culture has been influenced
by forces such as population, resources, technology, ideology, and social organization. Prerequisite: ASL& 123 or ASL 103 or concurrent enrollment in ASL& 123, or instructor's permission.
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ASL 201 American Sign Language IV
5 credits
Emphasis on expressive and receptive skills development and American Sign Language fluency. Focus will be given to correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm and clarity. Idioms and slang will be taught. This course was formerly known as ASL 201. Prerequisite: ASL& 123 or ASL
103 with a grade of 2.0 or better or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
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ASL 222 American Sign Language V
5 credits
Continued development of ASL fluency - including expressive and receptive skills, vocabulary (including ASL idioms and stand) and ASL grammar; introduction of ASL linguistics. This course was formerly known as
ASL 202. Prerequisite: ASL 221 or ASL 201 with a grade of 2.0 or better or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
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ASL 223 American Sign Language VI
5 credits
Continued development of ASL fluency - including expanded vocabulary,
including ASL idioms, increased proficiency in ASL's grammar, linguistics, and non-manual features through intensive conversational and public speaking exercises. This course was formerly known as ASL 203. Prerequisite: ASL 223 or ASL 202 with a grade of 2.0 or better or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
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