American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL 101 Elementary American Sign Language I 3

Introduction to American Sign Language and the culture of the American Deaf Community. Emphasis on active comprehension and expression in culturally appropriate signs, and on applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Diversity and Equity

Prerequisites: Students with previous knowledge of ASL are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage ASL signers MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

ASL 102 Elementary American Sign Language II 3

Continued introduction to American Sign Language and the culture of the American Deaf Community. Emphasis on active comprehension and expression in culturally appropriate signs, and on applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Diversity and Equity

Prerequisites: ASL 101 or SES 101 or permission of instructor. Students with previous knowledge of ASL are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage ASL signers MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

ASL 201 Directed Study in Applied Beginning American Sign Language 3

Intensive practice in applied beginning ASL. Active use of communicative language skills. Review and further study of basic ASL structures, vocabulary and study of cultural topics.

Prerequisites: Written permission.

Notes: This course is only open for transfer students with credit for ASL 101 and ASL 102 or institutional credit that is at least 5 years old or students with departmental permission.

ASL 203 Intermediate American Sign Language I 3

Development of intermediate American Sign Language and the continued study of American Deaf Community culture. Emphasis on active comprehension and expression in culturally appropriate signs, and on applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Diversity and Equity

Prerequisites: ASL 102 or SES 102 or permission of instructor. Students with previous knowledge of ASL are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage ASL signers MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

ASL 204 Intermediate American Sign Language II 3

Further development of intermediate American Sign Language and the continued study of American Deaf Community culture. Emphasis on active comprehension and expression in culturally appropriate signs, and on applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Diversity and Equity

Prerequisites: ASL 203 or SES 203 or permission of instructor or placement test.

Notes: Community lab hours required. Students with previous knowledge of ASL are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage ASL signers MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

ASL 245 Introduction to the Deaf Community 3

Introduction to the diverse members of the Deaf Community with emphasis on Deaf people as a linguistic and cultural minority. Focus is on historical, educational, political, social, and vocational issues.

Prerequisites: ASL 101 or permission of instructor.

Notes: May not receive credit for both ASL 245 and SES 245.