ASLA 250 - American Sign Language IV

Institution:

MacMurray College

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Description:

Reviews all the previous ASL courses. Instruction will stress the understanding and use of non-manual aspects of ASL (mouth morphemes) as well as head and body movements. Learning of ASL/English idioms and their Modern Languages 2 Updated 10.17.08 translations, as well as incorporating idiomatic expressions within ASL, and medical, drugs, and sexual vocabulary. Segments of comprehension and appreciation of ASL literature, as well as focus on common ASL linguistic features. This course allows the students to become fluent in the use of ASL. Students will do ASL presentations on stories or topics from news articles, books, TV shows, etc., related to deafness. Students will make field trips to adult deaf activities. During the course, students will take the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) exam. Required weekly language laboratory. Prerequisite: ASLA 200 with a grade of C or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mac.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 479-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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