ASL 532 - American Sign Language IV

Institution:

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

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Description:

Continuation of ASL 531. Expands on the groundwork and grammatical principles established in ASL I, II and III. Introduces the sociolinguistic aspects of ASL as it functions within the deaf cultural context. Areas of investigation include use of formal versus informal sign register; sign variation by region, age and gender; social factors that give rise to code switching; and political and cultural evolution of the U.S. deaf community. Taught in the target language using the direct experience method. Prereq: ASL 531 or program evaluation. Limited to 15 students. 4 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unh.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 862-1234

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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