2 courses with the subject ASL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ASL 101American Sign Language I — Fall3
This course is an introduction to American Sign Language, with a focus on vocabulary development, linguistic structure and matters pertaining to Deaf culture. Students learn basic communication techniques, as well as ASL grammar. Emphasis on current events and issues will be explored. Active class participation, weekly quizzes related to receptive skills and a final project will be elements of the assessment process.
This course is a continuation of the skills introduced in American Sign Language 101. Students will continue to develop skills in signing, utilizing ASL grammar and construction. Emphasis on signs related to family, activities and storytelling in ASL will be emphasized. Additionally, students will be exposed to a variety of current topics related to Deafness and Deaf culture, including a unit of study on Deaf individuals that shaped society for both the Deaf and hearing worlds. Active class participation, weekly quizzes related to receptive skills, a midterm research paper and a final project will be elements of the assessment process.
