Undergraduate Catalog

SLA 106 American Sign Language VI

This course gives emphasis to semantics, and incorporates advanced American Sign Language (ASL) grammar and vocabulary within sophisticated discourse. Students use appropriate register, a wide range of ASL sentence types, classifiers, conditionals, relative clauses and non-manual signals to explain complex constructs, processes and situations. A variety of communicative competencies are addressed including requesting clarification and providing elaboration. Information on cultural values and attitudes as they relate to the Deaf Community is also examined.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: ASL V with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.

Distribution

ASL Connect