American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 601C Accelerated First-Year American Sign Language 6 Hours
6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to American Sign Language and its vocabulary and sentence structure. A six-hour course comparable to American Sign Language 506 and 507. Only one of the following may be counted: American Sign Language 601C, 601D, 506. American Sign Language 601C and 507 may not both be counted. Six lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ASL 601D American Sign Language I: Beginning 6 Hours
6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. Only one of the following may be counted: American Sign Language 601C, 601D, 506. American Sign Language 601D and 507 may not both be counted. Six lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ASL 610D American Sign Language II: Beginning 6 Hours
6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. Only one of the following may be counted: American Sign Language 610D, 611C, 312K. American Sign Language 507 and 610D may not both be counted. Six lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: American Sign Language 601D or 507 with a grade of at least C.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ASL 311D American Sign Language III: Intermediate 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. American Sign Language 311D and 312L may not both be counted. American Sign Language 611C and 311D may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: American Sign Language 601C, 610D, or 312K with a grade of at least C.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ASL 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in American Sign Language 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
ASL 320 Advanced American Sign Language Conversation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced development of conversational skills in American Sign Language, with a focus on sophisticated linguistic structures and important issues in Deaf studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: American Sign Language 311D or 312L with a grade of at least C.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 326 Sign Languages and Signing Communities 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. Only one of the following may be counted: American Sign Language 326, Linguistics 350 (Topic 3), 355. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: LIN 355
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in American Sign Language 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 336 Introduction to Sign Interpreting 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: American Sign Language 311D or 312L with a grade of at least C.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 350 Topics in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and Interpreting 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be required for some topics.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: American Sign Language Literature. Examines American Sign Language literature; includes narratives, language games, and poetry. American Sign Language 350 (Topic: American Sign Language Literature) and 350 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: American Sign Language 610D with a grade of at least C, or credit or registration in American Sign Language 311D or 312L.
ASL 350.1 American Sign Language Literature 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines American Sign Language literature; includes narratives, language games, and poetry. American Sign Language 350 (Topic: American Sign Language Literature) and 350 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: American Sign Language 610D with a grade of at least C, or credit or registration in American Sign Language 311D or 312L.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 352 Deaf Culture 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. American Sign Language 350 (Topic: Deaf Culture) and 352 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 354 Exploring the History of American and French Sign Languages 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. American Sign Language 350 (Topic: Hist Amer/French Sign Lang) and 354 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Credit with a grade of at least C in or registration for American Sign Language 311D.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 356 Perspectives on Deaf Peoples and Communities 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab 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. American Sign Language 350 (Topic: Perspectives on Deafness) and 356 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 357 Undergraduate Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Supervised research experience. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing, American Sign Language 601D with a grade of at least B, and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
ASL 395 Conference Course in American Sign Language 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Supervised research. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
ASL 395C American Sign Language for Graduate Students I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Beginning language instruction in American Sign Language for graduate students. May not be counted toward a graduate degree in linguistics. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
ASL 395D American Sign Language for Graduate Students II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Intermediate language instruction in American Sign Language for graduate students. May not be counted toward a graduate degree in linguistics. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, American Sign Language 395C or the equivalent, and consent of the graduate adviser.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
ASL 395E American Sign Language for Graduate Students III 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Advanced language instruction in American Sign Language for graduate students. May not be counted toward a graduate degree in linguistics. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, American Sign Language 395D or the equivalent, and consent of the graduate adviser.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral