Comparative Linguistics: ASL and English - ASL 220 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ASL 220 - Comparative Linguistics: ASL and English
Describes ASL (American Sign Language) and spoken English on five levels: phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse. Compares and contrasts the two languages on all five levels using real-world examples. Documents similarities between signed languages and spoken languages in general. Describes the major linguistic components and processes of ASL and English. Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure. Emphasizes the status of ASL and English as natural languages by comparing and contrasting similarities and unique differences between the two languages.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ASL 102
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
50063 ASL 220-ER5N 3
   W   
5:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
2nd twelve-week Online Synchronous Zoom course offered by NOVA Online. Requires weekly virtual class meetings on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM. Starts September 9.
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
27785 ASL 220-001N 3
   W   
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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