American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 601C Accelerated First-Year American Sign Language 6 Hours
Introduction to American Sign Language and its vocabulary and sentence structure. A six-hour course comparable to American Sign Language 506 and 507.
ASL 601D American Sign Language I: Beginning 6 Hours
This course focuses on the development of beginner-level comprehension and production skills in American Sign Language. Students learn how to attend to visual language and use their hands and body for producing ASL constructions. Elementary vocabulary and grammar is covered, along with information about Deaf culture.
ASL 610D American Sign Language II: Beginning 6 Hours
Focuses on the development of intermediate-level proficiency in ASL. An introduction to more complex grammatical constructions with the goal of engaging in conversations in ASL on a variety of topics. Examines the historical aspects of the Deaf community and related themes.
ASL 311D American Sign Language III: Intermediate 3 Hours
Focuses on maintaining and building upon a student's intermediate ASL skills. Grammar coverage includes complex constructions that involve the signing space, and vocabulary building includes comparisons between English words and ASL signs in order for the learner to make appropriate vocabulary choices in their ASL production. Complex questions facing the contemporary Deaf community are discussed.
ASL 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in American Sign Language 1-9 Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Linguistics. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
ASL 320 Advanced American Sign Language Conversation 3 Hours
Advanced development of conversational skills in American Sign Language, with a focus on sophisticated linguistic structures and important issues in Deaf studies.
ASL 326 Sign Languages and Signing Communities 3 Hours
Examine the grammar of signed languages, their use in signing communities, and the acquisition of signed languages as first languages. No knowledge of American Sign Language is required. Conducted in English.
ASL 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in American Sign Language 1-9 Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Linguistics. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
ASL 336 Introduction to Sign Interpreting 3 Hours
Introduction to sign interpreting from American Sign Language into English and from English into American Sign Language. Topics include the ethics of interpreting and the problems that arise in interpreting in different social and professional situations.
ASL 350 Topics in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and Interpreting 3 Hours
ASL 350.1 American Sign Language Literature 3 Hours
Examines American Sign Language literature; includes narratives, language games, and poetry.
ASL 352 Deaf Culture 3 Hours
Introduction to aspects of the culture of Deaf people, including their history, language, and contributions to the United States and/or to other countries. Themes explored include the role of educational institutions within Deaf networks and linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity throughout the community.
ASL 354 Exploring the History of American and French Sign Languages 3 Hours
Conducted in American Sign Language. Explore the historical development of American Sign Language (ASL) and its roots in French Sign Language (LSF). Examine the linguistic, cultural, and historical connections between ASL and LSF.
ASL 356 Perspectives on Deaf Peoples and Communities 3 Hours
Conducted in English. Examine deaf peoples and communities from a number of perspectives: social and psychological meanings of deaf, the deaf community, education of deaf children, sign languages, and historical trends.
ASL 357 Undergraduate Research 3 Hours
Supervised research experience.
ASL 395 Conference Course in American Sign Language 3 Hours
Supervised research.
ASL 395C American Sign Language for Graduate Students I 3 Hours
Beginning language instruction in American Sign Language for graduate students.
ASL 395D American Sign Language for Graduate Students II 3 Hours
Intermediate language instruction in American Sign Language for graduate students.
ASL 395E American Sign Language for Graduate Students III 3 Hours
Advanced language instruction in American Sign Language for graduate students.