American Sign Language (AMSL)
AMSL 1011: Elementary ASL I
Communication Sci Disorders
Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Focuses on beginning levels of communicative competence in American Sign Language. Introduces common signed systems.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
Course Fees:
$20.00
$20.00
AMSL 1012: Elementary ASL II
Communication Sci Disorders
This course is a continuation of ASL 101 emphasizing intermediate level sign vocabulary and use of signing space. Provides greater opportunity for skill development in ASL structure and introduces ASL idioms and classifiers.
3 credits
Prerequisites
AMSL 1011.
AMSL 1011.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
Course Fees:
$20.00
$20.00
AMSL 1110: Intensive Elem Amer Sign Lang.
Communication Sci Disorders
This course will develop elementary proficiency in ASL, including conversational skills, linguistic principles, and cultural information about the deaf community.
6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
AMSL 2011: Intermediate ASL III
Communication Sci Disorders
American Sign Language 201 is designed to promote intermediate skill in fluent, conversational receptive and expressive American Sign Language. The producation of non-voiced, conversational, spontaneous signed sentences is the goal of this course.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
Course Fees:
$20.00
$20.00
AMSL 2012: Intermediate ASL IV
Communication Sci Disorders
American Sign Language 202 is an advanced level Sign Language course concentrating on vocabulary, conceptual accuracy, and skill building to produce expressive and receptive spontaneous signed conversations. Designed for students who have previous course work in other manual communication systems as well as in the complex grammar, facial expression, metaphorical and idiomatic vocabulary of American Sign Language.
3 credits
Prerequisites
AMSL 2011.
AMSL 2011.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
Course Fees:
$20.00
$20.00
AMSL 2110: Intsv. Interme Amer Sign Lang.
Communication Sci Disorders
This course will develop intermediate proficiency in ASL, including conversational skills, linguistic principles, and cultural information about the deaf community.
6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
AMSL 3110: Advanced American Sign Lang.
Communication Sci Disorders
The purpose of this course is to provide advanced knowledge of the language and culture of Deaf ASL users. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson, including strategies to help maintain a conversation in ASL, without voice. Students will continue to expand ASL vocabulary while concurrently producing increasing advanced linguistic structures. Linguistic competence is enhanced through interactive discourse with native language users. Prerequisites: ASL 211 or commensurate signing skills determined by achieving a Level II on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) given by course instructors. ASLPI proficiency levels
4 credits
Prerequisites
AMSL 2110 and 24 Earned Credits.
AMSL 2110 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
AMSL 4000: Amer Sign Lang. Interpreting I
Communication Sci Disorders
Students will learn about the role of the sign language interpreter, the Code of Professional Conduct, standard practices, and employment trends. This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate ability to produce dynamic message equivalence from a source language to a target language as well as develop appropriate professional demeanor and practices. This course will continue to develop vocabulary, clarity, speed, and accuracy.
4 credits
Prerequisites
AMSL 3110 and 24 Earned Credits.
AMSL 3110 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
AMSL 4001: Amer Sign Lang. Inter. II
Communication Sci Disorders
This course is a continuation of ASL Interpreting I, with an emphasis on advanced techniques and principles for specific interpreting environments. Students will be provided an opportunity to increase ASL expressive and receptive skills and discuss and apply techniques and principles for specific interpreting situations. Students will use live models, videos, online media, and interactions with Deaf community members to improve skills.
4 credits
Prerequisites
AMSL 4000 and 24 Earned Credits.
AMSL 4000 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
AMSL 4002: Amer Sign Lang. Inter. Prac
Communication Sci Disorders
This course applies academic theory/training with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct in real- world practice, thereby preparing students to become qualified interpreters.
3 credits
Prerequisites
AMSL 4001 and 24 Earned Credits.
AMSL 4001 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture