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American Sign Language Courses
View/Print PDFASL& 121|American Sign Language I
5 Credits
This course explores American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture, providing students with foundational skills in ASL communication. Students will learn fingerspelling, numbers, essential vocabulary, and sentence structure, allowing them to engage in simple, everyday conversations. Through interactive practice, students will also develop an understanding of ASL grammar, the use of facial expressions and body language, and the cultural and social customs of the Deaf community.