American Sign Language I (ASL 101) - 4 credits
Basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary, basic grammar, and basic conversational skills. Fundamental aspects of deaf culture and the deaf community are incorporated.
Fall and Summer semester.
American Sign Language II (ASL 102) - 4 credits
Increased understanding of American Sign Language and its cultural features. ASL vocabulary is also increased. Continuation of ASL 101 with greater emphasis on expressive signing skills.
Prerequisite: ASL 101.
Spring and Summer semester.
Introduction to Interpreting (ASL 110) - 3 credits
Basics of interpreting and professional requirements for working as an interpreter. Lectures and activities address American Sign Language and various English based sign systems, the role of the interpreter, the code of ethics, situational assessment skills required for effective interpreting, and certification of interpreters.
Corequisite: ASL 202.
Spring semester.
Finger Spelling and Numbers (ASL 160) - 3 credits
Fundamentals of finger spelling and the complex number systems of American Sign Language and study of lexicalized signs, letter blocks, and distinctions between the various number systems. Tips provided for improving expressive and receptive skills.
Fall semester.
American Sign Language III (ASL 201 ) - 4 credits
Continuation of ASL 102 through further study of American Sign Language and its syntax, grammar, and cultural features. Opportunities to develop competency and fluency in ASL.
Prerequisite: ASL 101 and 102 or permission of instructor.
Fall semester.
American Sign Language IV (ASL 202) - 4 credits
Continuation of ASL 201 through further study of American Sign Language and its syntax, grammar, and cultural features. Opportunities to develop competency and fluency in ASL.
Prerequisite: ASL 201.
Corequisite: ASL 250.
Spring semester.
Survey of Deaf Culture (ASL 250) - 3 credits
Information that defines Deaf persons as members of a cultural minority; exploration of the effect of language on the culture as well as Deaf cultural values, traditions, norms, and minority groups. Addresses identity and membership in Deaf cultures.
Corequisite: ASL 202.
Spring semester.
NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification Preparation/Ethics (ASL 251) - 3 credits
Training on ethical behaviors and the implications of non-ethical behaviors on consumers and the interpreting profession. Focus on application of NAD/RID Code of Ethics, the interpreter’s role and responsibilities, and preparation for the RID written exam.
Spring semester.
Classifiers & Non-Manual Markers (ASL 260) - 3 credits
Fundamentals of American Sign Language classifiers and non-manual grammatical signals. Expands students’ use of classifiers in their expressive and receptive skills and teaches use of face, eyes, and head to convey grammatical information.
Fall semester.
American Sign Language V (ASL 261) - 3 credits
Continuation of ASL 201 and 202 in Study of American Sign Language syntax, grammar, and cultural features. Opportunities to develop competency and fluency in ASL. Requires students to develop strong expressive and receptive abilities including use of classifiers and non-manual grammatical signals in order to provide effective communication.
Prerequisite: ASL 202.
Fall semester.
American Sign Language VI (ASL 262) - 3 credits
Continuation of ASL V with an emphasis on receptive skills. Students continue to study American Sign Language syntax, grammar, and cultural features. Challenges students to develop strong expressive and receptive skills.
Spring semester.
English to ASL Interpreting (ASL 271) - 3 credits
Classroom learning, field experience, and observation of professional interpreters and interpreting experiences in supervised educational and community settings with an emphasis on voice-to-sign interpreting practice. Students required to keep a journal of their experiences and to meet with the course instructor(s) on a weekly basis.
Prerequisite: ASL 201.
Fall semester.
ASL to English Interpreting (ASL 272) - 3 credits
Practical application of interpreting strategies with an emphasis on sign-to-voice interpreting practice. Students work individually and as a group to improve sign-to-voice skills using videotapes and guest speakers who are deaf. Students use proper sign choice and appropriate register and are required to record individual sign-to-voice work for analysis.
Prerequisite: ASL 271.
Fall semester.
Linguistics of ASL (ASL 273> - 2 credits
Introduction to study of the linguistics of American Sign Language. Students obtain in-depth knowledge of ASL characteristics and its structural applications. Students analyze the various parts of ASL such as hand shape, movement, location, repetition, palm orientation, and non-manual grammatical signals for the purpose of strengthening and developing the skills needed to effectively interpret from ASL to English and English to ASL.
Spring semester.
Internship (ASL 297) - 3 credits
Field experience and observation of professional interpreters and interpreting experiences in supervised educational and community settings. Students required to keep a journal of their experiences and meet with course instructor(s) on a weekly basis.
Prerequisite: ASL 261, ASL 271 and an average of B or higher or proof of signing proficiency equal to same.
Spring semester.
Special Topics (ASL 299) - 1-3 credits
Independent study designed for the self-motivated learner.
Approval of instructor.
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