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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, students will be able to:
1. gain a basic understanding of Deaf Culture, including exposure to American Sign Language (ASL) literature and arts.
2. understand the importance of sign language etiquette.
3. recognize, produce and utilize signs (basic vocabulary) of American Sign Language, fingerspelling, and numbers.
4. learn the structure of ASL grammar and be able to translate English to ASL and ASL to English.
5. 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. 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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