8 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 100Intro to ASL and Deaf Culture3
This course is the prerequisite for all other ASL courses. It will build a foundation of basic functional vocabulary, linguistic and cultural concepts. Students will develop ASL communication skills such as use of space, role-shifting, non-manual markers, and navigation. Students will be introduced to differences between Deaf and Hearing cultures including strategies for negotiating a signing environment and other behavioral norms. Students will develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary for basic interactions within the deaf community. The study of ASL and Deaf culture provides skills applicable to employment in both the public and private sector.
This course will continue to build on the content taught in ASL100, adding more complex grammatical features including: vocabulary, linguistic and cultural concepts. This course will introduce classifiers, mouth morphemes, and idioms in both ASL and English. Students will focus on communication in the target language and develop the skills necessary to navigate a signed conversation. Information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture will be incorporated.
This course will continue to build on the content taught in ASL 200. Students will continue to learn vocabulary which they can utilize in their chosen profession to communicate with Deaf people. This course will delve into educating students about prominent Deaf individuals. Conversational skills will further be refined through daily practice in the target language. Students will learn how to create a presentation in the target language as well as developing and structuring narratives.
This course will continue to build on the content taught in ASL 201. Students will increase their knowledge of ASL semantics through targeted vocabulary. Students will be exposed to Deaf literature and are required to present a written report in the target language. Conversational skills will further be refined by utilizing a variety of materials.
This course examines the deaf experience from a variety of perspectives. Students will learn to recognize and understand the impact of the variables that affect life as a deaf person, including audiological factors, age of onset, language development, family history, and cultural influence. Emphasis will be placed on skills needed for effective cross-cultural interaction including, but not limited to, American Sign Language. Students will develop materials that exhibit mastery of concepts and skills, as well as demonstrate the essential qualities of an advocate.
Building upon the structures presented in ASL 100, 200, 201 and 202, this course focuses on culturally significant topics related to the Deaf community, complex ASL grammatical features, vocabulary - building, advanced fingerspelling, numbering, classifiers, comprehension and development of stories, narratives and dialogues.
A junior or senior work-study program providing relevant employment experience. Registration will occur at the beginning of the experience. The objective of the program is to integrate classroom theory and practical work experience, thus lending relevancy to learning and providing the student with a realistic exposure to career opportunities. Students interested in taking an internship or co-op should talk to their advisor.
A junior or senior work-study program providing relevant employment experience. Registration will occur at the beginning of the experience. The objective of the program is to integrate classroom theory and practical work experience, thus lending relevancy to learning and providing the student with a realistic exposure to career opportunities. Students interested in taking an internship or co-op should talk to their advisor.
