Undergraduate Catalog

ASL 214 Advanced American Sign Langauge

Advanced study of ASL grammar through ASL narratives and literature is covered. Further development and refinement skills including fluency of signing are expected. Accentuates aspects of deaf culture and community through spontaneously generated conversations including strong emphasis on receptive and expressive skills. Semantic analysis of ASL is required. This course also includes assessment of students' sign production and comprehensive skills to prepare for language proficiency examinations. The assessment will include the following areas: grammatical accuracy, vocabulary development, fluency, production (accent), and comprehension.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Grade of B or above in ASL 213 or Department approval.

Distribution

Undergraduate