ASL 101 - Introduction to American Sign Language I

Institution:

Eastern Maine Community College

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Description:

Introduces students to the language most widely used in the adult American Deaf Community. It also introduces students to Deaf Culture, exploring issues of relevance and import in the Deaf Community such as Cochlear Implants, Interpreted Education and Empowerment. Although technical, using videotexts, workbooks, pair practice, lecture, readings and Deaf guests, students experience an eye-opening, energizing and skills building course. (3 lec)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 974-4600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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