18 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 107History and Culture of the American Deaf Community3
This introductory course explores the historic relationship between mainstream hearing culture and Deaf individuals, American Sign Language and deaf culture. Students also learn the values and norms in the community as well as investigate the role hearing people play in the community. This learning is facilitated through exploration of Deaf Literature, significant Deaf events and prominent leaders in the Deaf community. (3 credit hours)
This course is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). Students will focus on basic receptive and expressive skills through novice level interactive, immersive activities, and vocabulary. Through structured lessons and engaging video content, students will build foundational skills in fingerspelling, ASL parameters and grammar studies. This course also introduces cultural aspects of the Deaf community, fostering a deeper understanding of Deaf perspectives and communication norms. Laboratory classes are required and designed to provide hands-on experience applying their signing skills in real-world scenarios. No prior experience in ASL is required. (4 credit hours)
Develop fluency in fingerspelling, numerical systems, and classifiers as integral components of ASL grammar study. This course emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and context-appropriate use to enhance your expressive and receptive skills. (3 credit hours)
This course builds upon the novice-mid skills developed in ASL I, further enhancing receptive and expressive proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will expand their level 2 vocabulary, improve grammatical accuracy, and refine their use of classifiers, non-manual markers, and turning taking. Through interactive dialogues and visual narratives, students will develop conversational novice mid-intermediate low fluency and gain deeper insight into Deaf culture and community norms. Laboratory classes are required and designed to provide hands-on experience applying their signing skills in real-world scenarios. (4 credit hours)
Students will engage in complex dialogues, and spontaneous interactions to enhance fluency and confidence through receptive and expressive skills. Through immersive activities, students refine their grammatical accuracy, classifiers, and non-manual markers. (3 credit hours)
Students will engage in advancing their narrative storytelling, formal presentations, and real-time conversations with nuanced ASL structure. This course emphasizes critical thinking in ASL discourse and prosody. Through immersive interactions, students refine their signing clarity, use of classifiers, spatial referencing, and role-shifting in complex discussions. (3 credit hours)
This is a course for American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, and American Sign Language – English Interpreting majors to examine contemporary and professional issues that are not specific knowledge or skills based within their respective fields. Students will explore their professional goals as well as explore their potential job market as they make post-graduation plans. (1 credit hour)
This course is designed to further develop students’ ASL proficiency through advanced language use, cultural exploration, leadership, and community engagement. Emphasis is placed on developing intermediate level narrative skills and mastering complex linguistic features such as classifiers, role-shifting, and non-manual markers. (3 credit hours)
This course will allow students to analyze ASL as a language, comparing it to spoken languages and understanding its role in Deaf culture and sociolinguistics. Emphasis is placed on applying linguistic principles to enhance their advanced ASL proficiency and comprehension. (3 credit hours)
ASL 335American Sign Language Literature: Exploring Visual Storytelling3
This course explores the rich tradition of American Sign Language (ASL) literature, focusing on visual storytelling, poetry, and performance art within Deaf culture. Students will examine ASL as a unique form of literary expression, analyzing classic and contemporary works by renowned Deaf poets, storytellers, and visual artists. The course will emphasize the role of ASL structure, facial expressions, and body language in conveying complex narratives and emotions. Through video analysis, live performances, and interactive projects, students will gain a deeper understanding of how ASL literature preserves and promotes Deaf culture while offering a powerful means of visual communication. (3 credit hours)
This course examines the often-overlooked contributions of Deaf educators and communities to education and culture. students will explore Deaf-centered teaching methods, sign language pedagogy, the concept of Deafhood, and the impact of Deaf cultural values on education. The course highlights how Deaf perspectives challenge traditional approaches and promote inclusive practices, preparing students to engage with and advocate for Deaf ways of knowing. (3 credit hours)
Practical experience in a professional environment with supervision approved by department faculty. For each credit hour granted students are expected to be involved in at least 45 hours of approved activity. The duration should normally occur over a minimum of three weeks. (3 credit hours)
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two-course sequence, 351 is the first course. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours each)
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two-course sequence, 352 is the second course. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. Ordinarily taken in the fall term of the senior year and preceded by 351 in the spring term of the junior year. (3 credit hours each)
ASL 353Senior Study in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies3
This senior study course provides an entry level of research exploration of advanced topics in ASL and Deaf Studies. Students will synthesize their knowledge and skills developed in previous coursework to conduct independent research, engage in applied projects, or delivery e-portfolio in their career. Emphasis is placed on linguistic, cultural, and sociological aspects of Deaf communities, with a focus on ethical and inclusive practices. (3 credit hours)
