AMSL 101 Elementary American Sign Language I

In this course, students will apply American Sign Language (ASL) skills - handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and non-manual signals - in order to communicate at a basic level by exchanging, interpreting, and presenting information; to compare the practices, perspectives, and products of Deaf culture to those of hearing culture; to connect ASL to other relevant disciplines; and to begin using ASL outside of the classroom in limited contexts. Content and supporting language structures and vocabulary will be theme-based, with outcomes measured in a variety of ways, including task-based activities that support effective communication around the theme.

Credits

4

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate a basic American Sign Language vocabulary of 200-300 signs;
2. 2. Demonstrate basic American Sign Language fingerspelling skills;
   
3. 3. Apply rudimentary skills necessary to communicate about everyday situations with the deaf;
   
4. 4. Appreciate the language and culture of deaf Americans;
5. 5. Understand the impact of hearing-loss upon daily human interaction.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate a basic American Sign Language vocabulary of 200-300 signs;
2. 2. Demonstrate basic American Sign Language fingerspelling skills;
   
3. 3. Apply rudimentary skills necessary to communicate about everyday situations with the deaf;
   
4. 4. Appreciate the language and culture of deaf Americans;
5. 5. Understand the impact of hearing-loss upon daily human interaction.