3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionJEDIThis course is a sequential course in the advanced study of American Sign Language (ASL) with emphasis on basic concepts of language based ASL. This is an application of language usage in ASL in which students will gain an advanced understanding and mastery of ASL grammar. Includes instruction in semantic and grammatical accuracy and appropriate discourse strategies in a variety of communication contexts. Students utilize advanced receptive and expressive skills.
Learning Outcomes1Identify the appropriate use of ASL semantics and conceptual signs.
2Apply intermediate-to-advanced ASL grammatical features to informal and formal styles.
3Compose narratives and presentations in ASL.
4Discuss, debate, and exchange information and perspectives of ASL and Deaf culture.