ASL 211 - American Sign Language 4

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Continues development of expressive and receptive skills learned in American Sign Language (ASL) first year. Expands vocabulary and introduces forms of ASL narrative and dialogue. Advances study in complex grammatical structures. Explores issues pertaining to the Deaf Community with appropriate behaviors to interrupt and resume conversations and to interact in environment. Discusses personal goals and plans including subject broach and conclusion. Gives opinions about tendencies, personal qualities, knowledge, and abilities. Increases signing numbers and fingerspelling with appropriate productions. Uses total immersion of ASL for classroom interaction and instruction. Course has an online component that requires students to use internet for coursework and workbook assignments.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of ASL 113 within the past year; and internet skills; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)