This course introduces the fundamental elements of American Sign Language. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic expressive and receptive skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to expressive American Sign Language. Additional emphasis will be placed on deaf cultural issues and awareness. This course is a continuation of ASL 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of American Sign Language.
Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to expressive American Sign Language. Additional emphasis will be placed on deaf cultural issues and awareness. This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them.