
The study and practice of fingerspelling techniques to improve receptive and expressive fingerspelling proficiency beyond basic skill levels. STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.Ī study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse structure of American Sign Language, with additional discussions of the biological basis of language and communication. Continued emphasis on the ability to "read" signed phrases and sentences will be an integral part of the course.ĪSL 2300. Additional production of non-voiced, conversational, spontaneous signed sentences is the goal of this course. Gives students advanced skills in fluent, conversational receptive and expressive American Sign Language.

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Prerequisite: ASL 2160 or department approvalĭesigned for students who have previous course work in other manual communication systems in the complex grammar, facial expression, metaphorical and idiomatic vocabulary of American Sign Language. A minimum grade of C is required if being used to satisfy the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement. Emphasis on the ability to 'read' signed phrases and sentences will be an integral part of the course. The production of non- voiced, conversational, spontaneous signed sentences is the goal of this course. Prerequisite: ASL 2150 or departmental approvalĪdvanced course for students who have previous course work in other manual communication systems but have no extensive background in the grammatical structures and regional idiomatic usage of American Sign Language. Provides a greater opportunity for skill development in ASL structure.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ASL 2140 or equivalent (two years of high school ASL completed within the last three years and department approval).Ĭontinuation of ASL 2140 emphasizing intermediate level sign language vocabulary and use of signing space. A minimum of C is required if being used to satisfy the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement. Describes various manual communication systems and philosophies. Includes introduction to history and culture of deafness in America and linguistic structure and conceptual vocabulary of conversational (expressive and receptive) sign language skills. Introduction to American Sign Language with emphasis on vocabulary used by deaf adults.
