AMSL102

(FORMERLY LANG-156): Foundations of American Sign Language II is a continuation of the receptive and expressive skills required to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). Through active classwork, students will explore Deaf culture and history, education, the Americans with Disabilities Act, vocabulary, syntax and grammar, and controversial issues. Topics will include handshape stories, making requests, use of space, and describing people/objects. Students will also write a research paper related to deafness/Deaf Culture. There will also be a service learning component.