SIGNÂ 101. Elementary American Sign Language I. .5 Credits.
Offered Fall Semester Only; Lecture hours:2,Recitation:1
An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf culture. Students with little or no prior knowledge of ASL will acquire essential grammar rules and a variety of vocabulary, enabling them to communicate effectively with the Deaf Community. Topics covered include finger-spelling, grammar, culture awareness, with an emphasis on expressive and receptive abilities.