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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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EDS 204 - American Sign Language I

3 Cr. Hrs.
The first half of the one-year sequence in American Sign Language, this course introduces students to the processes and basic structure of ASL to provide a basic understanding of and ability to use the language. Students’ expressive (signing) and receptive (comprehension) skills are enhanced by an understanding of Deaf Culture. A minimum of five hours of additional ASL practice in a laboratory and/or hearing impaired setting is required. This course is designed for beginners. In addition, the course provides a survey of various issues raised by examining ASL and the Deaf community. This course cannot be used to satisfy the general education foreign language requirement. This course has preferential seating for education candidates. Open seats are filled with non-education candidates following the conclusion of the pre-registration period on a first-come, first-served basis.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.



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