Undergraduate Course Descriptions
ASL 110 Elementary American Sign Language I (4 credits)
An introduction to both the expressive and receptive nature of American Sign
Language, a visual language that consists of hand sign, body language and
facial expressions as well as a manual alphabet. Topics include the vocabulary
and grammatical structure of ASL, deaf culture, and the history of sign language.
ASL 111 Elementary American Sign Language II (4 credits)
Continuation of ASL 110. Further development of vocabulary and sentence structures
of American Sign Language (ASL). Focus on the expressive and receptive skills that
are needed to be able to sign with fluency. Continued study of deaf culture.
Prerequisite: ASL 110. Fulfills Language requirement.
ASL 1/2/3/485 Special Topics (1-4 credits)
Concentrated study in a particular area of American Sign Language. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
ASL 2/3/486 Independent Study (1-4 credits)
Intensive individual work in American Sign Language. Prerequisites: Consent of
instructor, academic advisor, division chairperson.
