| AMERICAN
SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) |
| 101.
ASL I |
4
Hours |
|
Introduces ASL and the Deaf Community;
focuses on frequently used signs through a functional-notational
approach and discusses cultural features of the
Deaf Community. 10 hours, ou-of-class visits to
d/Deaf community events. Two-hour lab required weekly.
|
| 111.
ASL II |
4 Hours |
| Emphasizes further development of
receptive and expressive skills. Advanced beginning
ASL interpersonal communication skills will be continued
through a functional-notational approach. 10 hours,
out-of-class visits to d/Deaf community events.
Two-hour lab required weekly. |
| 201.
ASL III |
4
Hours |
| Increases vocabulary building; videotapes
students' presentations; designates readings pertinent
to Deaf people and their culture. 20 hours out-of-class
visits to d/Deaf community events. Two-hour lab
required weekly. ASL 204 must be taken concurrently. |
| 204.
Idioms & ASL Expressions |
4
Hours |
| Studies and applies ASL idiomatic
expressions and colloquialisms; compares and applies
frequently used English idioms to ASL. ASL 201 must
be taken concurrently |
| 208.
American Deaf Culture |
3
Hours |
| Covers the status of Deaf people as
both linguistic and cultural minority group. Topics
include: cultural models, linguistic descriptions
of ASL, educational and bilingual issues, literature
and the arts, political and social issues. Deaf
culture retreat required. |
| Prerequisites: ASL 101 or with
permission |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Associates of Arts |
| 211.
ASL IV |
4
Hours |
| Furthers intermediate-level study
of ASL with an emphasis on conversation. 20 hours
out-of-class visits to d/Deaf community events.
Two-hour lab required |
| Prerequisites: ASL 201 and
204 |
| 214.
Advanced Fingerspelling & Numbers |
2
Hours |
| Provides concentrated instruction
and practice in fingerspelling and numbers used
in ASL. Assists the student in aquiring fluent fingerspelling
ability through the use of receptive and expressive
drills. Examines cardinal and ordinal numbers as
well as number incorporation and unique systems. |
| Prerequisite: ASL 201. |
| 260.
Independent Study |
1-2
Hours |
| For American Sign Language major only.
A study of a new topic or approach to American Sign
Language relative to the student's interest. Taken
by permission of faculty only. |
| 311.
ASL Rhetoric |
4
Hours |
| This is an advanced language development course. Students examine, identify, and apply rhetoric in ASL, gender and language variation in ASL, developing higher levels of social-linguistic competence in ASL use. |
| 360.
Seminar Topics |
1-2
Hours |
| Each seminar focuses on a different
topic selected to gain knowledge and expansion in
ASL an/or Interpreting skills. |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Associates of Arts |
| INTERPRETING
(INT) |
| 301.
ASL/English Interpreting I |
4 Hours |
| Introduces theory and skills of the
interpreting process. Examines the role and necessary
skills of the interpreter in various settings. Begins
ASL/English interpreting drills. Lab required. |
| Prerequisites: Testing
competency or completion of course work for A.A.
degree in ASL. |
| 302.
ASL/English Interpreting II |
4 Hours |
|
Provides extensive practice utilizing
videotapes and audiotapes for ASL/English interpreting.
Lab required. |
| Prerequisites: Tested compentency
or completion of course work for A.A. degree in
ASL. |
| 311.
Linguistics of ASL |
2 Hours |
| Investigates
and justifies through linguistics the major grammer
rules of American Sign Language. Studies specific
aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax and sematics. |
| Prerequisites: ASL 211, ENGL 304. |
| 353.
Interpreting: Code of Ethics |
2 Hours |
| Provides extensive training through
the use of role playing by incorporating knowledge
of the interpreter's Code of Ethics within a variety
of situations. |
| 401.
ASL/English Interpreting III |
4
Hours |
| Introduces deaf/blind interpreting,
oral interpreting and interpreting in specialized
settings. Requires out-of-class observation assignments
of working interpreters. Lab required. |
| 402.
ASL/English Interpreting IV |
4
Hours |
| Continues work toward increased speed
and accuracy in ASL/English interpreting. Out-of-class
observation assignments of working interpreters
will be required. Class offered first five weeks
of semester. |
| Prerequisite: To be taken in
conjuncion with INT 450. |
| Prerequisite: INT 401 must
be taken concurrently. |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Associates of Arts |
| Prerequisite: ASL 211. |
| 417.
Interpreter Certification/Evaluation |
2
Hours |
| Studies various Quality Assurance/State
Licensure assessments established across the United
States. Preparation for national certification from
the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. |
| Prerequisite: To be taken conjunction
with INT 401. |
| 418.
Job Market Analysis in Interpreting |
2
Hours |
| Involves developing a portfolio as
well as researching and preparing the essenstial
skills for the business of interpreting: business
cards, résumé, interview process, marketing, etc.
Course is predominately an independent study through
video correspondence. |
| Prerequisite: INT 401 |
| 450.
Interpreting Practicum |
8
Hours |
| Provides supervised interpreting experiences
through placement in various settings. Class offered
last 10 weeks of semester. |
| Prerequisites: Completion of
general and major course work; earn satisfactory
scores on the written national certification from
the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; and program
chair's approval. To be taken in conjunction with
INT 402. |
| 460.
Independent Study |
1-4
Hours |
| For Interpreting major
only. A research project under the supervision of
the faculty that does not duplicate study in any
other course. May be repeated for credit. Taken
by permission of faculty only. |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Associates of Arts |
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