ASL 112 - American Sign Language 2

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Continues study in American Sign Language (ASL), supported by vocabulary, grammar, and guided conversation. Introduces various sign systems and methods of communication used by deaf, deaf-blind, non-signing deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened individuals. Discusses information about various perspectives of these community members. Presents Deaf Culture and community as well as historical aspects through reading, writing, and short signed or video-recorded conversations/presentations. Course has an online component that requires students to use internet resources for coursework.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of ASL 111 within the past year; and internet skills; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better.).