ASL 301
Advanced American Sign Language and Culture
Language Studies
College of Humanities
Course Description
Fifth in a series of five courses, which aims to increase interpersonal, receptive, and presentational ASL skills at the advanced level in the context of society and culture of the Deaf community.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
202 or equivalent proficiency
Note
ASL Program Coordinators may waive prerequisite based on prior experience.
Title
Define
Learning Outcome
Be able to discuss the nature of culture and definitions of Deaf culture, Deaf community, and Deaf-World.
Title
Issues
Learning Outcome
Be able to discuss various educational and social issues affecting the Deaf community.
Title
Deaf History
Learning Outcome
Become familiar with the basics of American Deaf history.
Title
Characteristics
Learning Outcome
Be able to identify general characteristics of Deaf culture.
Title
Impact of Deafness
Learning Outcome
Begin to understand the impact of deafness on various lives.
Title
Values
Learning Outcome
Be able to identify the basic values and beliefs of the Deaf culture.
Title
Practices
Learning Outcome
Be able to identify specific practices of Deaf people.
Title
Roles of ASL and English
Learning Outcome
Be able to discuss the role of ASL and English in the community and in individual's identity development.
