American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL 2140  -  Basic American Sign Language  (3 Credits )  
Introduction to American Sign Language as used in the deaf community. General discussion of ASL systems and philosophies. Emphasis on building a basic vocabulary.
Corequisite(s): ASL 2140L  
Attribute(s): FLAN - Foreign Language Degree ExHrs  
ASL 2140L  -  Basic American Sign Lang. Lab  (1 Credits )  
A laboratory designed to offer additional practice in sign language by means of videotapes.
Corequisite(s): ASL 2140  
Attribute(s): FLAN - Foreign Language Degree ExHrs  
ASL 2150  -  Interm American Sign Language  (3 Credits )  
A continuation of the basic course which expands the student's signing skills and introduces American Sign Language idioms. Provides a greater opportunity for skill development in ASL structure and idiomatic language.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 2140 and ASL 2140L  
Corequisite(s): ASL 2150L  
Attribute(s): FLAN - Foreign Language Degree ExHrs  
ASL 2150L  -  Interm American Lang. Lab  (1 Credits )  
A laboratory designed to offer additional practice in sign language by means of videotapes.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 2140 and ASL 2140L  
Corequisite(s): ASL 2150  
Attribute(s): FLAN - Foreign Language Degree ExHrs  
ASL 4161  -  Adv American Sign Language  (3 Credits )  
A continuation of the study of American Sign Language at the advanced level. Added emphasis on idioms, body language and facial expressions.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 2150 and ASL 2150L  
Corequisite(s): ASL 4161L  
ASL 4161L  -  Adv American Sign Language Lab  (1 Credits )  
An advanced laboratory course designed to accompany Advanced American Sign Language (ASL) and to provide practice of the material presented through live demonstration as well as audio/video tapes.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 2150 and ASL 2150L  
Corequisite(s): ASL 4161