AM 146 - American Sign Language II

(4 units)

Using the sign language skills learned in AM 145, students will broaden their vocabulary and communication skills using sign language.

Maximum units a student may earn: 4

Prerequisite(s): AM 145.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Spring and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize, produce and utilize signs (expanded basic vocabulary) of American Sign Language (ASL) in sentences, conversations, story telling, poetry and/or song expression.
2. increase knowledge of basic sentence structures, including: time/dates + object/subject/topic + verb, sentences with identifying nouns, using “finish” directional verbs, and verbs with classifiers.
3. identify and describe things, shapes, and size of objects, describe and locate things around the house and neighborhood, and describe streets and maps.
4. understand the importance of Deaf cultural traditions, diversity and ethics in the modern world.
5. translate and express poetry and/a song in ASL.

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