First-Year American Sign Language, Part 1

First-Year American Sign Language, Part 1
First in a series of courses which focuses on acquiring basic ASL skills, both receptive and expressive. An introduction to the Deaf community and culture will be provided.
ASL
101
 Hours4.0 Credit, 4.0 Lecture, 1.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 NoteIntended for students with little or no experience in ASL.
 TaughtFall, Winter, Spring, Summer
 ProgramsContaining ASL 101
Course Outcomes

Exchange Information

Exchange information about self and family with others.

Describe

Describe basic daily activities and preferences.

ASL Storytelling

Introduce basic aspects of ASL storytelling.

Deaf culture

Identify general characteristics of Deaf culture.

Deaf history

Recall important events in American Deaf history.