ASL 141 - American Sign Language I

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
This course introduces students to interpersonal communication skills utilizing conversational American Sign Language (ASL). In addition, students will be introduced to cultural beliefs, values, and attitudes within American Deaf culture. This course will prepare students to use basic ASL both in and outside of the classroom via interaction with the Deaf Community, establishing a foundation for lifelong language learning. Students planning to earn the Deaf Studies Certificate must also take the corresponding laboratory course, ASL 142 American Sign Language I Lab. This course may satisfy a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 095
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate basic expressive and receptive ASL communication skills.
Apply knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture.
Employ ASL to connect to a wide range of topics.
Demonstrate insight into the nature of language and culture.
Employ ASL to participate in Deaf Community events.