American Sign Language (ASL) at Southside Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- ASL 101 - American Sign Language I
- Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part I of II.Lecture 3-4 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ASL 102 - American Sign Language II
- Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part II of II.Lecture 3-4 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ASL 125 - History & Culture of the Deaf Community I
- Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ASL 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ASL 201 - American Sign Language III
- Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects, including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Part I of II.Lecture 3-4 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV
- Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Part II of II.Lecture 3-4 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ASL 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits