ASL 297 - American Sign Language VI

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
This course is designed to build on previous American Sign Language (ASL) courses to develop apply advanced level discourse skills in areas such as medical, scientific, and religious topics utilizing ASL. Discussion of American Deaf cultural beliefs, values, and attitudes, as well as an appreciation of the contributions of Deaf Americans, will be included. This course will prepare students to use ASL both in and outside of the classroom via interactions with the Deaf Community.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in ASL 296.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

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