AMSL 101 - American Sign Language I

Institution:

SUNY Morrisville (formerly Morrisville State College)

Subject:

Description:

This is an introductory course for students in American Sign Language with basic vocabulary, structure, syntax and grammar. Conversational skills will be emphasized from an expressive and receptive perspective, as well as the manual alphabet, numbers, colors and facial grammar. Exposure to Deaf Culture and culturally appropriate behaviors will be included in the course. 3 credits (3 lecture hours); fall semester These credits count towards the Humanities (List A) requirements for graduation. American Sign Language may be used to satisfy the SUNY General Education requirement for Foreign Language only by students in programs leading to certification in elementary and secondary education and in programs leading to careers where there is likely to be significant contact with the hearing impaired.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2008 

Institution Website:

www.morrisville.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 684-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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