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American Sign Language 1 This course will teach basic signs, grammar, fingerspelling, and the cultural aspects of deafness. Students will learn basic communication as well as song signing. Total participation is mandatory in order to properly learn the language. Activities will include but not be limited to: working in pairs or groups, role playing, skits, songs, and presentations. In addition to written homework, students are expected to study/practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will also be required to complete a book report and attend one out-of-class function. This course is aligned to standards provided by the American Sign Language Teachers Association. 4145 (Hillcrest) *^
Foreign Language
American Sign Language 2 This course will teach a continuum of signs, grammar, fingerspelling, and the cultural aspects of deafness. Students will continue to learn communication as well as song signing. Total participation is mandatory in order to properly learn the language. Activities will include but not be limited to: working in pairs or groups, role playing, skits, songs, and presentations. In addition to written homework, students are expected to study/practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will also be required to complete a book report and attend one out-of-class function per semester. 4146 (Hillcrest) *^
American Sign Language 3 This course teaches vocabulary, ASL idioms, fingerspelling, the cultural aspects of being Deaf and ASL linguistics including phonology, morphology, and syntax. Students learn communication, storytelling, and basic interpretation between ASL and English. Students develop receptive skills, delivery skills, and skills in reading and writing the specialized written modalities of ASL called Glossing. Utilizing the Google Drive platform, students will create a Digital Portfolio of their signed presentations to demonstrate their skills progress and development. 4147 (Hillcrest) *^
American Sign Language 4 Enhances and builds upon vocabulary, fingerspelling, American Sign Language (ASL) grammar and syntax, and improves the fine motor skills that produce advanced level ASL skills. Advanced level receptive and expressive signing skills and vocabulary will be acquired. A more in-depth study of Deaf Culture and its rich history and challenges will be presented. Students will know how, when, and why to say what to whom.
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4148 (Hillcrest) *^
* meets A-G requirements ^ meets NCAA requirements
