ASL 114 - Fingerspelling and Numbers

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Develop expressive and receptive fingerspelling as well as usage of numbers in ASL. Use receptive skills focusing on whole words, phrase recognition, and identification of finger-spelled words in context. Develop speed, clarity, and fluency. Study number usage focusing on cardinal and ordinal systems, incorporating systems, and other independent classes of signs.

Prerequisite(s): ASL 210 with a grade of C or better or permission of department.

Note: May be taken concurrently with ASL 210 with permission of department chair.

Course Outcomes:

Discuss general themes and issues in the realm of American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf communities.
Explore the mechanisms of learning and language acquisition through fingerspelling and numbers.
Identify trends and norms in social settings.
Explore areas of language and response.
Explore the areas of language and expression.
Provide and receive constructive feedback.
Examine cultural norms and values in the Deaf communities.