ASL.-102 American Sign Language II

Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-080; ASL.-100.
In this course students will continue the study of basic structure of American Sign Language through interaction and storytelling. Reading assignments will emphasize the life and culture of American Deaf people. Students will also retell ASL stories in front of the class.

Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students will…

Engage in a novice level conversation in ASL as measured by Discourse Assessments and/or ASL Quizzes
Prepare and present ASL reports at a novice level on assigned topics as measured by ASL Presentations (in class and/or on video)
Comprehend novice level passages (narratives, presentations, dialogues) conducted by native ASL users as measured by ASL Quizzes and Content Comprehension Checks.
Examine ASL Deaf Community cultural norms as measured by participation in Discussion Board Forums, Deaf Events, and ASL Open Lab Hours.