Multicultural course introducing basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and people who use it. Explores historical markers in development of ASL and deaf culture values. Examines attitudes and dispels misconceptions. Emphasizes interpersonal communication through language functions in interactive contexts.

Basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and people who use it. Explores historical markers in development of ASL and deaf culture values. Examines attitudes and dispels misconceptions. Emphasizes interpersonal communication through language functions in interactive contexts.

Continuation of development of skills in ASL with emphasis on advanced comprehension and expression, increased exposure to more complex grammatical structures, further study of deaf folklore, and cultural aspects of language use.

Continuation of development of skills in ASL with emphasis on advanced comprehension and expression, increased exposure to more complex grammatical structures, further study of deaf folklore, and cultural aspects of language use.

Integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language focusing on study of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, study of sociolinguistic variation, and ASL discourse.

Integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, focusing on the study of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, the study of sociolinguistic variation, and ASL discourse.

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.

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.

Examination of historical trends, events, and personalities, directly and indirectly, that have influenced deaf people and deaf communities in Western Europe and North America. Content focuses on experiences for deaf people. Grounded in history, students will compare and contrast American deaf culture and values and behavior of American society.

Course offered in Paris, France, where French Sign Language originated. Exploration of the visual language being communicated and cultural and historical markers of Deaf schools. Examination of the preservation of Signed Language. Experience includes cultural tours of museums and historical monuments led by local Deaf guides using sign language.

Study of gestures as a form of communication and basis for visual language. Emphasizes use and understanding of facial expressions, gestures, pantomime, and body language. Students will create and perform stories using these elements. Course develops artistic translation skills. American Sign Language (ASL) or basic sign language is not required.

Explore genres in American Sign Language (ASL) by deaf artists. Examine lives and experiences of the deaf to portray and reaffirm cultural identities. Explore literature formation and preservation without written systems. Utilize ASL to appreciate deaf culture expressed through creativity. Course is conducted completely in ASL with no interpreters.