ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language
3 credits (PREREQUISITE: NONE)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). ASL is a conceptual language with its own grammar and structure and not merely encoded or fingerspelled English. Students will experience and acquire ASL skills through conversations, group activities, roll play and interpreted music. This class will also address the various aspects of Deaf culture, such as sociology, education and theater, with weekly readings and discussions. C (F, Sp)