ASL 1102 - American Sign Language and Culture II

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: ASL 1101 or Credit by Examination, or permission of instructor Continuation of basic aspects of American Sign Language (ASL), its basic vocabulary, structure, syntax, and grammar while introducing students to additional foundational knowledge designed to expand their competency/confidence with deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals who are native users of the language. Students will focus on mastering the basics of finger spelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure; students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf/hard-of-hearing native users of the language. More challenging examples of deaf humor will be presented as well as additional cultural information to aid student development of awareness of and appreciation for the unique linguistic relationship between language and culture among those deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals who use ASL to communicate.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.anokaramsey.edu

Phone Number:

(763) 433-1100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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