Fundamental (Level
B)
0886-150 Introduction
to American Sign Language*
Introduces knowledge about
American Sign Language (ASL) and provides a basic understanding of ASL and
discusses principles of sign formation. The course also compares aspects of
different visual communication modalities and spoken language. Strategies
for learning ASL will be discussed. There is an additional required Lab hour.
Class 3, Credits 3 (F)
0886-199 American Sign
Language I*
Designed for students who
have no previous knowledge of American Sign Language. ASL I includes the linguistic
features, cultural protocols and core vocabulary for students to function
in basic ASL conversations that include ASL grammar for asking and answering
questions while introducing oneself; exchanging personal information; talking
about family, friends and surroundings; and discussing activities. Classroom
and lab activities include practicing conversations
and videotaping. (SIPI/LCBQ 1) Class 4, Credits 4
(F, W)
Intermediate (Level
C)
0886-200 American Sign
Language II*
Expands the basic principles
presented in ASL I. The course teaches students to use linguistic features,
cultural protocols, and core vocabulary to function in additional basic ASL
conversations including ASL grammar for giving directions; describing others;
making requests; talking about family, occupations and routines; and attributing
qualities to others. Classroom and lab activities include practicing conversations
and videotaping. (0886-199 or equivalent) Class 4, Credits 4 (F, W, S)
0886-201 American Sign
Language III*
This course is a continuation
of ASL II expanding the emphasis on ASL grammar, syntax, spatial referencing
and vocabulary development. ASL III teaches further communicative competencies
in ASL conversations beyond the basic level that include telling life events,
describing events in time, asking for clarification, correcting, conforming,
elaborating on information, agreeing and disagreeing, resolving conflicts,
and giving directions. Classroom and lab activities include practicing dialogues,
short stories, narratives and short conversations.
(0886-200 or equivalent)
Class 4, Credits 4 (F, W, S)
Bridging (Level D)
0886-249 Structure of
American Sign Language*
Provides students with basic knowledge about the linguistic structure of American Sign Language (ASL). Through an introduction to language components, students examine the phonology, morphology and syntax of ASL. Information regarding historical and cultural aspects of ASL is also introduced and discussed. This course is taught in American Sign Language. Class 3, Credits 3 (F, W, S) (Humanities)
0886-250 Introduction
to ASL Teaching*
Provides an overview of
how second languages have traditionally been taught, what the current methods
and theories are, and their applications to the teaching of sign language.
Students are provided opportunities to practice basic teaching techniques,
select appropriate materials, design curriculum and evaluation techniques,
including how to teach cultural and grammatical features in lessons. Students
learn about resources to support their efforts to teach sign language. Class
3, Credit 3 (W, S)
0886-398 Comparison of ASL
& English* course
description
This course provides a review of some basic grammar rules in American
Sign Language and English, and introduces some of the metalinguistic terms
used to discuss each. The approach is of ongoing contrast and comparison of
how ASL and English each express and structure similar concepts. Students
are provided with opportunities: a) to make a series of entries (on a videotape
for personal use) that summarize this information and include examples, and
b) to practice using these concepts at the individual sign, phrase and single
utterance levels. Some discussion of the rules for manually coding English
is included. Students work on both expressive and receptive skills from ASL
to English (signed and written) and from English to ASL. This course is appropriate
for students who want to know more about why utterances are signed or written
as they are. Class 3, credits 3 (F, W, S)
* This course satisfies
the Deaf Studies/American Sign Language requirement.