ASL& 123 - American Sign Language III

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This is the third course in a series introducing the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). It expands on the knowledge of ASL vocabulary and grammar. Students will learn a significant amount of vocabulary, storytelling techniques, and conversational skills. This class will focus specifically on developing conversational ASL fluency and comfort with voices-off communication. Valuable topics such as Regional Signs, common ASL sentence types, Atypical Language Development within the Deaf community, ASL/PSE variations, facial grammar, Deaf jokes, and more will be covered. NOTE: Attendance during the scheduled Zoom sessions is expected and is a necessary requirement of this course. Formerly: COMM 109.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ASL& 122 or equivalent course.
Course Outcomes:

Holds conversations using specialized ASL vocabulary, including proper syntax and facial grammar.
Understands short stories and personal narratives in ASL
Masters over 1200 signs, including specialized vocabulary, time concepts, and ASL classifiers.
Knows and understands Regional Variation in the United States
Possesses knowledge of Atypical Language Development, Language Deprivation Syndrome, Personal Signing Variation, and their significance in Deaf culture
Uses ASL idioms and slang
Understands Deaf jokes and their importance in the Deaf community
Understands the history of Oralism and its influence on current worldviews
Delivers signed conversations using both ASL and PSE styles of signing

Course Attribute(s): Diversity, Humanities