Modern Languages
American Sign Language
ASL Courses
MLSL 101 Elementary American Sign Language I –
Beginning
course in American Sign Language (ASL) providing expressive
and receptive exposure to and practice in ASL. Special focus on
cultural values and beliefs of the Deaf community. With 102,
meets the language requirement for the BA. Offered fall. 4 credits.
MLSL 102 Elementary American Sign Language II –
Continuation
of 101 providing expressive and receptive exposure and
practice in ASL. Special focus on cultural values and beliefs of the
Deaf community. With 101, meets the language requirement for
the BA. Prerequisite: 101 or consent of instructor. Offered spring.
4 credits.
MLSL 201 Intermediate American Sign Language I –
Intermediate
course in American Sign Language (ASL). Continuation
of work in MLSL 102 providing further expressive and receptive
exposure and practice in ASL. Continued study of cultural values
and beliefs of the Deaf Community. Prerequisite: 102 or consent of
instructor. Offered fall of odd-numbered years. 4 credits.
MLSL 202 Intermediate Sign Language II –
Greater development
of ASL receptive and expressive modes through story telling
and dialog creation. Increased awareness and understanding of
Deaf Culture, its values and beliefs. Prerequisite: 201 or consent of
instructor. Offered spring of even-numbered years. 4 credits.