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• SGNL 1401 - Beginning ASL I

  Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) covering fingerspelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired. An introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors, and exposes students to ASL grammar. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• SGNL 1402 - Beginning ASL II

  Continues the development of beginning communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Covers fingerspelling vocabulary, and basic sentence structure and grammatical features of ASL. Develops receptive and expressive ability and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Provides opportunities for interaction within the Deaf community. (This course is the Capstone course for the Studies in Deafness Certificate.) Prerequisite: SGNL 1401 Beginning ASL I with a grade of C or better, or consent of the Program Director. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• SGNL 2301 - Intermediate ASL I

  Integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), including recognition of sociolinguistic variation. A practice-oriented approach to language acquisition, including the use of multimedia. Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; preparation for interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore. Prerequisite: SGNL 1402 Beginning ASL II with a grade of C or better or consent of the Program Director. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• SGNL 2302 - Intermediate A.S.L. II

  Continues Intermediate American Sign Language I. Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore. An integration of expressive and receptive skills with emphasis on literature, discourse styles, and contextualization at an intermediate level. Provides students with information on colloquial usages for signs and grammatical structures for complex sentences. Prerequisite: SGNL 2301 Intermediate ASL I with a grade of C or better or consent of the Program Director. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• SLNG 1211 - Fingerspelling and Numbering

  Develops expressive and receptive fingerspelling skills. Receptive skills focus on whole word and phrase recognition and fingerspelling/numbering comprehension in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity, and fluency. Prerequisite: SGNL 1401 Beginning ASL I with grade of C or better or consent of Program Director. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• SLNG 1315 - Visual/Gestural Communication

  A course in the development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language. Create and perform stories using these elements. Prerequisite: SGNL 1401 with grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab) view syllabus

• SLNG 1317 - Introduction to Deaf Community

  An overview of the physical, educational, social, and cultural implications within the context of a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual's personal life, family, and community in today's multicultural world. Emphasis on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, oppression, and other issues. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Prof.

  An overview of the field of American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpretation. Provides an historical framework for the principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities, and standard practices of the interpreting profession. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• SLNG 1347 - Deaf Culture

  Provides a historical and contemporary perspective of American deaf culture using a sociocultural model. Includes cultural identity and awareness, values, group norms, communication, language, and significant contributions made by deaf people to the world. Prerequisite: SLNG 1317 Introduction to the Deaf Community with grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• SLNG 2401 - Interpreting I

  An overview of the interpreting process and models of interpretation. Introduces the skills necessary to achieve message equivalency in interpreting American Sign Language (ASL) to English and English to ASL. Prerequisite: SLNG 1321 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession with grade of C or better or consent of Program Director. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• SLNG 2402 - Interpreting II

  Enhancement of interpreting skills and discourse analysis to increasingly complex tasks utilizing consecutive and interactive interpreting experiences including multimedia materials. Emphasis on skill analysis and peer evaluation. Prerequisite: SLNG 2401 Interpreting I with grade of C or better or consent of the Program Director. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• SLNG 2488 - Intership - Sign Language Interpreter

  A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course serves as the Capstone experience for AAS degree students. Corequisite: SLNG 2402 Interpreting II. Semester Hours 4 (1 lec/ 15 lab) view syllabus