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American Sign Language (ASL) is the study of the
fundamentals of the language. Students learn
visual/gestural communication.
ASL at
Shoreline Community College
Following are course descriptions. Check the
Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & 121
American Sign Language I (5)
ASL is the study of the fundamentals of the language, visual/gestural communication, basic information related to deaf culture, expressive and receptive skills, and work on comprehension and grammatical structure. Previously ASL 101. Student option grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & 122
American Sign Language II (5)
Continuation of ASL 121 with increased development of communication strategies with emphasis on expanding vocabulary and grammatical understanding. Functional applications of the language and appreciation for the deaf culture and community. Previously ASL 102. Prerequisite: ASL& 121 or equivalent with instructor's permission. Student option grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & 123
American Sign Language III (5)
Use of ASL 121 and 122 skills for ASL storytelling and expand linguistic-grammatical features into longer monologues with use of descriptive-locative classifiers. Continue exposure of deaf history, culture, community and ASL. Previously ASL 102. Prerequisite: ASL& 121 and 122 or equivalent with instructor's permission. Student option grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & 221
American Sign Language IV (5)
Emphasis on continued development of receptive, expressive and dialogue skills. Correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing, andclarity as covered. Develop general knowledge of ASL's grammatical, functional, linguistic, historical and cultural components. Previously ASL 201. Prerequisite: ASL& 123 with a 2.0 or better, or equivalent with instructor's permission. Placement into ENGL& 101. Mandatory decimal grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & 222
American Sign Language V (5)
Emphasis on continued development of receptive, expressive, and dialogue skills. Attention is given to the correct application of ASL discourse styles within casual conversations. The course will include vocabulary building, acquiring ASL expressions, proficiency in ASL grammar and more Deaf history. Previously ASL 202. Prerequisite: ASL& 221 with a 2.0 or better, or equivalent with instructor's permission. Placement into ENGL& 101. Mandatory decimal grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & 223
American Sign Language VI (5)
The focus of the course is to have exposure to registers of ASL use and continual improvement of receptive and expressive skills. Emphasis is on increasing vocabulary, classifiers, phrases and grammatical usage. Exercises are given to decrease dependency on English syntax structure. Previously ASL 203. Prerequisite: ASL& 222 with 2.0 or better, orequivalent with instructor's permission. Placement into ENGL& 101. Mandatory decimal grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 297
Individual Project in American Sign Language (1)
Individual project in a specific area of American Sign Language. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience. Student option grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 298
Individual Project in American Sign Language (2)
Individual project in a specific area of American Sign Language. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience. Student option grading.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 299
Individual Project in American Sign Language (3)
Individual project in a specific area of American Sign Language. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience. Student option grading.
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