ASLP 100 - ASL I

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, [M]) (R only)

A survey of conversational ASL hand-shapes and basic grammatical structures. Basic cultural information that influences forms and communication in ASL will be presented and studied. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly SL 100.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions and exchange opinions at basic level.
Interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics, demonstrating receptive competency at basic level.
Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics at basic level.
Employ language functions appropriately in explaining perspectives on deafness, identify the assistance devices used by Deaf people in their homes.
Employ the syntax and grammar rules of American Sign Language at basic level.
Analyze the sociological aspects of introductions among hearing and deaf community including culturally appropriate ways to get Deaf person’s attention.
Compare and contrast the language studied with their own.
Describe the beliefs, values, practices and products of the Deaf communities and be able to function within its norms.
Analyze the use of the language both within and beyond the school setting, identifying and utilizing appropriate language registers.

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