ASL 171 - American Sign Language II

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
This course is designed to build on basic interpersonal communication skills utilizing conversational American Sign Language (ASL) learned in American Sign Language ASL 141. Exploration of American Deaf cultural beliefs, values and attitudes, and an appreciation of perspectives and contributions of Deaf Americans in the areas of arts and history will be continued to enhance student understanding of the unique perspectives expressed by members of the Deaf Community. Students planning to earn the Deaf Studies Certificate must also take the corresponding laboratory course, ASL 172 American Sign Language II Lab.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in ASL 141 or ASL 151.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

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