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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:15

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE-INTERPRETER TRAINING

CLASSROOM

5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29


11 Week Session May 23 - August 8


11 Week Session May 23 - August 8


5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8

DISTANCE LEARNING

Course Descriptions All Courses

SLNG 1317 Introduction to the Deaf Community
An overview of the physical, educational, social, and cultural implications of deafness and hearing loss within the context of the individual's personal life, family, and community in today's multicultural world. Emphasis on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, and other issues.

SGNL 1401 American Sign Language (ASL) I
An introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors, and exposes students to ASL grammar. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1404.

SGNL 1402 American Sign Language (ASL) II
Develops receptive and expressive ability and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Provides opportunities for interaction within the deaf community. Course requires significant time outside of class. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1405. Prerequisite: SLNG 1404 or SGNL 1401 with a minimum grade of C.

SGNL 2301 American Sign Language (ASL) III
Integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), including recognition of sociolinguistic variation. A practice oriented approach to language acquisition with demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Provides opportunities for interaction within the deaf community. Course requires significant time outside of class. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1444. Prerequisite: SLNG 1405 or SGNL 1402 with minimum grade C.

SGNL 2302 American Sign Language (ASL) IV
An integration of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) with emphasis on grammar, linguistics, literature, and discourse styles at an intermediate level. Provides students with information on linguistic and cultural variations. Course requires significant time outside of class. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1445. Prerequisite: SLNG 1444 or SGNL 2301 with minimum grade C.

SLNG 2315 Interpreting in Educational Settings
Increases awareness of current techniques, issues, and ethics in mainstreaming and bilingual/bicultural education practices. Includes a survey of technical signs and signed English systems currently in use. Prerequisite: SLNG 2401 or permission of instructor.

SLNG 2334 American Sign Language (ASL) V
Development of proficiency in ASL. Includes instruction in semantic and grammatical accuracy and appropriate discourse strategies in a variety of communication contexts. Prerequisite: SLNG 1445 or SGNL 2302 with a minimum grade of C.