Further develop basic conversational skills in ASL, taking on more complicated topics.
Apply knowledge of ASL grammar, including classifiers, spatial referencing and agreement, role shifting, and nonmanual markers.
Develop ASL vocabulary, fingerspelling, number, narrative and storytelling skills.
Evaluate and provide feedback concerning peers’ and one’s own uses of ASL.
Demonstrate effective use of comprehension and expressive ASL skills through conversation, discussion, narrative and/or storytelling activities.
Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the American Deaf community and ASL
Through first-hand experience in the American Deaf community and ASL, relate and reflect on perspectives of the community.
Course Description American Sign Language II is a continuation course that builds on concepts and skills developed in American Sign Language I. Students gain further exposure to ASL structure and grammar, and Deaf Culture and the Deaf community. Emphasis is on increasing students’ ability to comprehend other signers and express themselves with more elaboration when conversing or presenting in ASL. Credits: 4