American Sign Language (ASL)

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1000 Level Courses

1301, 1302. [SGNL 1301, 1302, 1401, 1402, 1501, 1502] Beginning Course in American Sign Language I and II (3:3:1 each). Introduction and development of receptive and expressive language skills in American Sign Language.

2000 Level Courses

2301, 2302. [SGNL 2301, 2302] Second Course in American Sign Language III and IV (3:3:0 each). Prerequisite: ASL 1301 and 1302. Development of intermediate receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language.

3000 Level Courses

3301, 3302. Third Course in American Sign Language V and VI (3:3:0 each). Prerequisite: ASL 2302 for 3301 and 3301 for 3302. Development of advanced expressive and receptive ASL skills. English-ASL translation.

3312. Introduction to Deaf Culture and Linguistics (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ASL 2302. Overview of deaf culture and history including deaf community values and issues. ASL linguistic structure. Fulfills multicultural requirement.

4000 Level Courses

4300. Individual Studies in ASL (3). Prerequisite: ASL 2302. Independent study in American Sign Language under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit up to 9 hours with consent of instructor.