Sign Language

American Sign Language I ASL 101 -71
Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the deaf community. • 3 credits 

• [20170] • Tuesdays, June 4, 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. • ISC 105 • Kim Owens
• [30037] • Thursdays, August 26, 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. • ISC 107 • A Copley

Interpreting:  An Introduction to the Profession INT 130-71
Introduces basic principles and practices of interpreting, focusing on the history of the profession, logistics of interpreting situations, regulatory and legislative issues, resources, and the Code of Ethics. Describes the state quality assurance screening and national certification exam systems, including test procedures. Kim Owens • 3 credits • [20171] • Thursdays, June 6, 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. • ISC 107

American Sign Language III ASL 201 -71
Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Contact with the Deaf Community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Kim Owens • Prerequisites: ASL 101 & 102• 3 credits • [30038] • Thursdays, August 29, 6:00 PM-8:45 PM • ISC 107