SIGN LANGUAGE I

LINGUIS 351

An introduction to elementary skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL), with a communicative focus. Basics of ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar, and the North American manual alphabet. Develop basic conversational abilities, culturally appropriate behaviors, and learn about the culture and history of Deaf communities.

CS&D 434

Interactive practice of ASL vocabulary; integrating principles of ASL facial expression and body language; conceptually accurate signed phrasing.

LINGUIS 353

Intermediate-level communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Increase proficiency in production and comprehension of ASL vocabulary, grammar, and classifiers. Develop conversational abilities and continue to learn about the culture and history of Deaf communities.

LINGUIS 352

Develop comprehension and production abilities in American Sign Language (ASL). Recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of ASL, focusing on increasing fluency and accuracy. Develop cultural awareness of the Deaf communities of the world.

LINGUIS 375

Introduction and overview of the linguistics of sign languages, signing communities, and perceptions of deaf people and sign languages. Topics include: the grammar of sign languages, their use in signing communities, patterns in the transmission and acquisition of sign languages, and the emergence of new sign languages.