HSS 115 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF CULTURE I
This course is designed to introduce the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and to facilitate an essential understanding of Deaf culture. Though perceived by some as simply a disabled population, members of Deaf community celebrate their shared history, traditions, values, and beliefs. This course introduces students to the unique language that unites this community and explores the sense of identity that is based on much more than hearing loss. Class activities will focus on the manual alphabet, concept sign vocabulary, introductory grammatical features of ASL, receptive and expressive skills, and common usage practices. Emphasis will be placed on the appropriate use of signs and finger-spelling as they occur within the local Deaf community, providing the means by which the students can come to better know and appreciate this diverse group of people.
Course Types
Society
Offered
Offered fall and spring.
Notes
This course does not count as a World Language requirement.