Course Description
Continuation in the study of American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture. The focus of study is to improve conversational and formal use of ASL.
Athena Title
American Sign Language IV
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in AMSL 2020E
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite
AMSL 2010 or AMSL 2010E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Expressively and receptively use American Sign Language comfortably in conversational situations. 2. Expressively and receptively use American Sign Language comfortably in formal situations. 3. Demonstrate increased understanding of Deaf History and Culture.
Topical Outline
I. Deaf History II. Deaf Culture III. American Sign Langauge Literature a. Classifier Stories b. Number Stories c. Poems d. Jokes e. Lectures f. Drama
Syllabus