Presents a brief introduction to the U.S. Deaf Community, focusing on the differences in language and literature. Introduces many common pitfalls experienced by adults when acquiring ASL as a second language. Provides students with an experience bridging spoken English and ASL via use of visual-gestural, non-verbal communication. Introduces students to the various ASL and IE curricular options offered at JSRCC.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals.  Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement.  Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part I of II.  The first course in a six-semester sequence. Lecture 4 hours per week. 

Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals.  Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement.  Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part II of II. The second course in a six-semester sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 101. Lecture 4 hours per week. 

ASL 125 History and Culture of the Deaf Community I (3 cr.)

Examines the history of the Deaf Community and presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues. Prerequisite: Placement for ENG 111. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 201 American Sign Language III (3 cr.)

Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach.  Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Part I of II. The third course in a six-semester sequence.  Prerequisite: ASL 102 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 202 American Sign Language IV (3 cr.)

Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach.  Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Part II of II. The fourth course in a six-semester sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 201 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 220 Comparative Linguistics:  ASL and English (3 cr.)

Describes spoken English and ASL (American Sign Language) on five levels:  phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse.  Compares and contrasts the two languages on all five levels using real-world examples.  Documents similarities between signed languages and spoken languages in general.  Describes the major linguistic components and processes of English and ASL.  Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure.  Emphasizes ASL's status as a natural language by comparing and contrasting similarities and unique differences between the two languages. Prerequisites: ASL 201 and ENG 111. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 225 Literature of the U.S. Deaf Community (3 cr.)

Presents an overview of various aspects of literature common in the U.S. Deaf Community, including those forms written in English and those forms signed in ASL. Applies the recurring themes and metaphors in the context of the history of the U.S. Deaf Community.  Prerequisites: ASL 125, ASL 202, ASL 220, and ENG 111. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 261 American Sign Language V (3 cr.)

Develops advanced American Sign Language comprehension and production skills.  Emphasizes advanced linguistic aspects of ASL.  Presents ASL literary forms.  Encourages contact with the Deaf Community. Part I of II. The fifth course in a six-semester sequence.  Prerequisite: ASL 202. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 262  American Sign Language VI (4 cr.)

Develops advanced American Sign Language comprehension and production skills.  Emphasizes advanced linguistic aspects of ASL.  Presents ASL literary forms.  Encourages contact with the Deaf Community. Part II of II. The sixth course in a six-semester sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 202. Lecture 4 hours per week.

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