AM 145 - American Sign Language I

(4 units)

Development of signing and finger spelling skills to provide knowledge of basic signs used today.

Maximum units a student may earn: 4

Grading Basis: Graded
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. use standard ASL, including: confirming and correcting information, non-manual markers, facial expressions, strong body language, yes/no and WH- questions, personal pronouns, spatial referencing, and numbering.
6. use ASL in introductions, basic interactions, and exchanging personal information, give and receive directions, basic descriptions of people, and discuss family.

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