ASL 134 - American Sign Language III

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: ASL 132
Description: Utilizing the skills acquired in prior courses, students will be asked to place emphasis on developing a fluent mode of communication and instruction in American Sign Language with instruction in both receptive and expressive skills. Instruction is provided in the cultural aspects of the deaf and introduction to the Code of Ethics. The culture of deaf people in North America, visual training, sign vocabulary development, receptive and expressive skills development, and basic sentence patterns of American Sign Language will be covered.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of the Code of Ethics
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the culture of the deaf.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate with the deaf, both receptively and expressively.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3