ASL-1001 Fingerspelling
2 Credits
Elementary proficiency of the manual alphabet and numbers in conversational settings, with emphasis on lexicalized fingerspelling, acronyms, clubs and organizations related to the Deaf Community. Emphasizes accuracy, clarity, speed, and rhythm/cadence in application of comprehension and production skills.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
ASL-1010 Beginning American Sign Language I
4 Credits
First in two-course sequence. Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and its history with emphasis on basic communication skills, focusing on principles of ASL grammar, body language, and facial expressions. Practice in expressive and receptive skills.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OFL025, and OFL029 (1 of 2 courses, both must be taken).
ASL-1020 Beginning American Sign Language II
4 Credits
Second part of two-course sequence. Focus on enhancement of student interaction, understanding, and production of American Sign Language with daily practice in expression, reception, conversational skills, and verb and adjective inflection. Includes aspects of Deaf Culture and daily living.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ASL-1010 Beginning American Sign Language I, or departmental approval.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OFL026, and OFL029 (2 of 2 courses, both must be taken).
ASL-1100 Deaf Culture
3 Credits
Introduces the values, traditions, and history of the Deaf community while highlighting key similarities and differences between Deaf and hearing cultures. Topics include the development of American Sign Language (ASL), causes and perspectives of deafness, and the evolution of Deaf education.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
ASL-2010 Intermediate American Sign Language I
4 Credits
First in two-course sequence. Focuses on signs, body language, and facial expressions with emphasis on more complex conversational situations. Practice at intermediate level. Visitation outside the classroom is required.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ASL-1020 Beginning American Sign Language II, or departmental approval.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OFL027 and OLF030 (1 of 2 courses, both must be taken).
ASL-2020 Intermediate American Sign Language II
4 Credits
Second in two-course sequence. Integrates facial expressions, body language, ASL vocabulary, and classifiers at an increasingly complex level. Practice receptive skills in dialogue mode. Keep current in the field of deafness and interpreting by reading articles from various sources. Students participate in activities outside the classroom with persons who are deaf.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ASL-2010 Intermediate American Sign Language I, or departmental approval.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OFL028 and OLF030 (2 of 2 courses, both must be taken).
ASL-2412 Advanced American Sign Language I
4 Credits
Study of particular dialogues and drills, both from text and original work. Practice at advanced level, receptively and expressively. Visitation outside the classroom may be required.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ASL-2020 Intermediate American Sign Language II or appropriate assessment score on ASL placement/skill assessment.