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Nov 24, 2024
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AM 145 - American Sign Language I (4 units)
Development of signing and finger spelling skills to provide knowledge of basic signs used today.
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to gain a basic understanding of Deaf Culture, including exposure to American Sign Language (ASL) literature and arts.
2. Students will be able to understand the importance of sign language etiquette.
3. Students will be able to recognize, produce and utilize signs (basic vocabulary) of American Sign Language, fingerspelling, and numbers.
4. Students will be able to learn the structure of ASL grammar and be able to translate English to ASL and ASL to English.
5. Students will be able to recognize, produce, and utilize language functions and grammar of standard ASL, including: confirming information, correcting information, non-manual markers, facial expressions, strong body language, yes/no questions, “Wh”- questions, personal pronouns, spatial referencing, and numbering.
6. Students will be able to comprehend and express in ASL: everyday introductions, basic interactions, and exchanging personal information, describe surroundings by giving and receiving directions on information about where one lives, basic descriptions of people, and discuss family, activities and corresponding basic vocabulary.
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