ASL 101 Basic American Sign Language 3 This course introduces the student to basic knowledge about American Sign Language and deaf people. Emphasis in the course is upon acquisition of both comprehension and production skills as well as upon knowledge of the deaf community and the development of cultural awareness necessary for maximal communication interaction. The student will begin with visual readiness activities and then progress through a group of targeted lexical items taught within meaningful contexts that stress use of questions, statements, commands, and conversational rules such as attention-getting and turn-taking. Basic fingerspelling skills will also be stressed. This course is designed to help the emerging signer develop basic skills and knowledge in American Sign Language and deaf culture. If students do not achieve the necessary placement test score to advance to ASL 102 by the end of the semester, they may elect to repeat ASL 101. A grade of IP (in progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but who has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry to the next level of ASL is based on the end-of-semester ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI). In order to qualify for the ASLPI, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the chair. This ASL course meets for a total of six hours each week and is suited for those with an ASLPI score of 0 or 0+. American Sign Language 
None. This course is designed to help the nonsigner and/or the beginning signer develop basic skills and knowledge in American Sign Language and deaf culture.
 ASL 102 Basic American Sign Language 3 This course is a continuation of ASL 101 and emphasizes expansion and refinement of the fundamental comprehension and production skills covered in ASL 101, with the acquisition of additional functional grammatical structure and targeted lexical items. Spontaneous, interactive use of American Sign Language is stressed through discussion of Gallaudet-related events and activities, and the student will continue study of information related to everyday life experiences of deaf Americans and deaf people elsewhere in the world. If students do not achieve the necessary placement test score to advance to ASL 201 by the end of the semester, they may elect to repeat ASL 102. A grade of IP (in progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but who has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of ASL is based on the end-of-semester ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI). In order to qualify for the ASLPI, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the the chair. This ASL course meets for a total of six hours each week. American Sign Language 
Students may enroll directly into this course without taking ASL 101 if they earn an ASLPI score of 1.
 ASL 195 Special Topics 1-5 Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ. American Sign Language 
Permission of the instructor.
 ASL 201 Conversational American Sign Language I 3 This course applies knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) grammar and vocabulary to the description of increasingly complex constructs, processes and situations. Students incorporate multiple characters using constructed dialogue and constructed action into medium-length stories, narratives and the discussion of hypothetical issues. Information on cultural values and attitudes as they relate to the deaf community are also examined. If students do not achieve the necessary placement test score to advance to ASL 202 by the end of the semester, they may elect to repeat ASL 201. A grade of IP (in progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but who has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of ASL is based on the end-of-semester ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI). IN order to qualify for the ASLPI, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the chair. American Sign Language 
Successful completion of ASL 102 with a grade of C or above; or ASLPI score of 1+.
 ASL 202 Conversational American Sign Language II 3 This course builds on the cultural competence and language skills developed in ASL III with increased focus on developing comprehension and production skills in various ASL genres and registers. Continued critical analysis of cultural values and attitudes as they relate to the deaf community is also examined. If students do not achieve the necessary placement test score to advance to ASL 203 by the end of the semester, they may elect to repeat ASL 202. A grade of IP (in progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but who has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of ASL is based on the end-of-semester ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI). In order to qualify for the ASLPI, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the chair. American Sign Language 
Successful completion of ASL 201 with a grade of C or above; or ASLPI score of 2.
 ASL 203 Advanced American Sign Langauge 3 Advanced study of ASL grammar through ASL narratives and literature is covered. Further development and refinement skills including fluency of signing are expected. Accentuates aspects of deaf culture and community through spontaneously generated conversations including strong emphasis on receptive and expressive skills. Semantic analysis of ASL is required. This course also includes assessment of students' sign production and comprehensive skills to prepare for language proficiency examinations. The assessment will include the following areas: grammatical accuracy, vocabulary development, fluency, production (accent), and comprehension. American Sign Language 
Successful completion of ASL 202 with a grade of C or above; or ASLPI score of 2+.
 ASL 270 ASL and English: Comparative Analysis 3 This course covers areas of vocabulary, semantics, grammar and organization of ASL and English. Students look at the linguistic aspects of both languages and compare the two. The class also covers word classes and sentence structure of both languages. To assist students in understanding the structure of both languages, discussion of how languages work is included. American Sign Language 
LIN 101, GSR 102, and GSR 103 or equivalent.
 ASL 295 Special Topics 1-5 Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for sophomores. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ. American Sign Language 
Permission of the instructor.
 ASL 302 Visual Language Resource Development 3 Visual media has changed the way we work with American Sign Language. With the advent of new tools and platforms, possibilities of publishing have proliferated, allowing a wider discourse of ideas to be shared with a vast audience of people who work with ASL and ASL learners. This course explores these opportunities through a hands-on approach and introduces students to the tools and skills necessary to produce digital video, websites, interactive presentations and social media and integrate those with the field of ASL. American Sign Language 
ASL 270 and permission of instructor or program coordinator.
 ASL 303 Depiction:Theory & Applications 3 This course introduces the history of classifier theory and the three levels of complexity of classifiers. This course will also focus on depiction theory, which is one of the most complex areas of ASL linguistics, to enhance students' understanding of ASL structure in general. Students will develop lesson plans and materials to teach ASL depiction, as well as evaluation materials. American Sign Language 
ASL 270 or permission of instructor.
 ASL 304 Fingerspelling & ASL Numbers: Theory and Applications 3 This course introduces students to fingerspelling and numbers in ASL. The course covers topics including grammatical techniques and forms of fingerspelling and numbers in ASL. The use of ASL fingerspelling and numbers are also analyzed in within the linguistic structure of ASL. Students will develop teaching materials and ways to assess the skills of their students. American Sign Language 
ASL 270; or permission of the instructor.
 ASL 305 Non-Manual Grammatical Signals in ASL 3 This course covers the non-manual aspect of the language. The upper part of the face demonstrates sentence types and the lower part demonstrates modifiers. Other parts of the body (e.g., shoulder shift, eye gaze) used to demonstrate grammar will also be covered. Students will do analysis of specific features (e.g., brow raise, clenched teeth) required for each aspect. Their development of or improvement on these skills is expected. American Sign Language 

				
				
			
			
				ASL 314 ASL Literature
				3
				
					Study of selected videotapes and films ranging from the early 1900s to the present. Emphasis will be placed on historical background (deaf actors/actresses in silent films), meanings of the story content, discussion of grammatical features in ASL or ASL expressions signed by deaf people, and discussion of the various signing registers and styles revealed in these contents. A critical analysis of the value of available videotapes and films (appropriate selection of grammatical features, cultural information provided in the tapes, mannerisms); producing ASL literature in accordance with the development stage of readiness in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students (making videotapes that are appropriate for various age groups).
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
DST 314, LIN 263; or permission of the department chair.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 380 ASL Elocution: Applications
				3
				
					This course covers elocution, in other words, registers of ASL discourse -- frozen, formal, consultative, casual and intimate.  Students will be able to discuss using ASL in the most common registers (formals, consultative and casual) in classrooms or at social events.  They will also learn how to refine their skills in giving presentations using formal ASL.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 270; or permission of instructor.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 395 Special Topics
				1-5
				
					Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for juniors.  Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
Permission of the instructor.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 401 ASL Practicum
				1-6
				
					This is a supervised practicum in which the student is assigned to a site to work with experts in the field of ASL.  The student will observe and participate in actual classroom teaching, tutoring, consulting, diagnosis and modeling of ASL under the supervision of an experienced cooperating supervisor.  Feedback forms will be used to keep the student, cooperating teacher and the practicum supervisor informed of progress throughout the course.  Students are required to attend a weekly seminar conducted by the practicum supervisor.  Students may repeat ASL 401, when the practicum content varies.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 270 and permission of instructor or program coordinator.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 403 Communication in Gestures
				3
				
					This course provides an introduction to communicating with gestures. Students learn to describe objects, ask for and give directions, discuss limited hypothetical issues, paraphrase, describe floor plans, and develop a skit through the use of gestures. The instructor uses gestures throughout the course.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				

				
				
			
			
				ASL 405 Discourse Features in ASL
				3
				
					This course demonstrates the use of space and eye gaze. It also demonstrates the use of role shifting to indicate speaker or locus of the subject/object in the ASL text. Organization of an ASL text and the function of these features will be covered. How they overlap with other features of the language will also be covered. Turn-taking regulators will be discussed within the conversation style of a discourse text.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 303, 305.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 421 Introduction to ASL Instruction
				3
				
					This course introduces ASL majors to the field of ASL instruction. Areas covered will be methods, curriculum and training in the field. Discussion of ASLTA certification will be covered as well. Students will be able to observe ASL classes to assist them in understanding the pedagogy of ASL teaching.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 303, 304, 305.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 490 ASL Internship
				1-6
				
					This course is intended as a cumulative application of theories and methods learned in previous courses.  Students will, with approval from internship supervisor and cooperating supervisor, select an internship site and responsibilities equivalent to number of credit hours earned.  The responsibilities may include ASL tutoring, teaching, consulting, modeling, diagnosis, research and/or resource development.  Students are responsible for reporting and reflecting on weekly responsibilities and attending weekly seminars with other interns.  The reports and reflections will be integrated in an internship portfolio checked periodically throughout the semester by both the cooperating supervisor and the internship supervisor.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 401 and permission of instructor or program coordinator.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 494 Senior Seminar
				3
				
					This capstone course is required for those students who complete the prerequisite courses, and it is to enable them to review their prior learning in the program. The course is also designed to give students the opportunity to develop an integrated approach to the study of ASL. Students will be expected to do at least one research paper on a selected topic to be approved by the faculty member.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 304, 405.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 495 Special Topics
				1-5
				
					Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors.  Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
Permission of the instructor.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 499 Independent Study
				1-3
				
					A project in the area of the student's special interest as it relates to sign communication. Title indicating the content must be available at time of registration.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
Permission of the department.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 595 Special Topics
				3
				
					Special Topics
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				

				
				
			
			
				ASL 601 Communication in Gestures I
				1
				
					This course is taught in five 3 hour sessions which provide an introduction to communicating with gestures.  Students learn to describe objects, ask for and give directions, and discuss limited hypothetical issues through the use of gestures.  The instructor uses gestures throughout the course.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				

				
				
			
			
				ASL 602 Communication in Gestures II
				1
				
					This course is taught in five 3-hour sessions which build on the skills learned in ASL 601.  Students learn to paraphrase, describe floor plans, and develop a skit through the use of gestures.  The instructor uses gestures throughout the course.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
ASL 601.

				
				
			
			
				ASL 661 American Sign Language Curriculum
				3
				
					This course teaches curriculum planning and specialized adaptations in teaching ASL for various types of students.  The course features reading and analysis of other ASL curricula.  Focus is on tailored lesson planning, material and method selection and type of evaluation tools.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				

				
				
			
			
				ASL 695 Special Topics
				1-3
				
					Grading System: letter grades only.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				

				
				
			
			
				ASL 699 Independent Study
				1-3
				
					Grading System: letter grades only. Individualized course of study focusing on particular problem not covered in regular courses.
				
				
					American Sign Language
				
				
				
Appropriate level of matriculation, permission of instructor and Special Independent Study Form.