ASL 1101 - American Sign Language and Culture I

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

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Description:

Overview of American Sign Language (ASL), its basic vocabulary, structure, syntax, and grammar. Students will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling, 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. Introductory information about deaf culture will also be presented, along with deaf humor, to provide students with a broad picture of language and culture.

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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