ASLN 1101 American Sign Language I

This introductory course in American Sign Language develops basic skills in ASL grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, and numbers, as well as serving as an introduction to Deaf culture.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest: Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:
1. Develop use of and expand knowledge of signs in context.
2. Develop manual alphabet and number sign skills.
3. Combine signs, numbers and fingerspelling into meaningful ASL, in both expressive and receptive communication modes.
4. Learn the linguistic and cultural material in the text and course readings.
5. Gain an understanding of Deaf culture in addition to basic language.