ASL& 122 American Sign Language II

5 credits

The student will build on skills developed in ASL& 121. The focus is on more advanced vocabulary and more conversational dialogues.

This course meets the Humanities general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: ASL& 121

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate improvement in existing skills, and express concepts correctly and understandably in American Sign Language
Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of core vocabulary appropriate for ASL II
Explain how sign movements can be modified to change meaning; how and when facial expressions occur; and how body, head, and eye movements are used in phrasing and agreement
Use vocabulary to discuss locating things around the house, complaining, making suggestions and requests, exchanging personal information and life events, describing and identifying things, and talking about the weekend
Participate in simple conversations on topics beyond the most immediate needs, e.g. giving directions, describing others, making requests, talking about family and occupations in depth, attributing qualities to others, talking about routines
Identify, explain, and illustrate the various concepts, rules, and functions of ASL

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Communication, the ability to engage effectively in verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or symbolic expression.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50