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The Sign Language Department
We offer three levels of American Sign Language. All of
the courses focus heavily on the grammar and syntax of ASL
and the culture of the Deaf.
- Sign 125, Beginning ASL covers a minimum of
1,000 sign glosses and 20 language patterns. Knowledge
of the basic grammar and syntax of ASL is developed.
Students are required to read a novel about Deaf
culture, complete a research project about a Deaf
individual in history and to communicate with Deaf
people in our community.
- Sign 126, Intermediate ASL incorporates the
language and syntax patterns of the Deaf into dialogues
and stories for consecutive discourse. There is heavy
emphasis on facial expression, idioms, nonverbal manual
cues and translation of English into ASL. A variety of
projects require students to demonstrate their fluency
and accuracy in both receptive and expressive modes.
Students are expected to become involved in the Deaf
community.
- Sign 127, Advanced ASL requires students to
demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of ASL grammar,
syntax, sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign skills while
incorporating all of the sign and language knowledge of
the previous two courses. Advanced reading about Deaf
culture and projects demonstrating an ability to
translate and analyze the language of the Deaf are
required. Students are expected to participate regularly
in the activities and programs for the Deaf in our
community.
For more information, please choose one of the following
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