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American Sign Language I - II

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755-0125 ext. 2183
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ASL I

This course is designed as an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf culture.  Students will develop basic skills in ASL vocabulary and grammar to meet basic communication needs. Emphasis is placed upon acquisition of both comprehension and production skills. In addition to learning the language will focus upon the knowledge of the Deaf community and the development of cultural awareness necessary for communication and interaction.

ASL II

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I and emphasizes refinement of the fundamental comprehension and production skills covered in ASL I, with the acquisition of additional vocabulary and grammatical structure.   It is designed to help build receptive skills, learn to communicate through context, and develop strategies for figuring out meaning and to build upon that foundation. In addition to learning the language, this course will focus upon the knowledge of the Deaf community and the development of cultural awareness necessary for communication and interaction.

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