ASL 112 - American Sign Language II

3 Cr. Hrs.

Common Learning Outcomes
[CD] 15. Intercultural and diversity awareness and understanding

The second half of the one-year sequence in American Sign Language, this course introduces students to the processes and complex structure of ASL to provide an understanding and an ability to use the language and also continues to examine the Deaf culture. This course requires students to demonstrate an expanded vocabulary, finger spelling, and use of the language in an ASL context. During this course, students will have a minimum of five hours of additional ASL practice in a laboratory or hearing impaired setting. In addition, the course provides a survey of various issues raised by examining ASL and the Deaf community. Prerequisites: ASL 111. This course has preferential seating for students in the special education major. Open seats are filled with students in other majors following the conclusion of the preregistration period on a first-come, first-served basis.