American Sign Language (ASL) at Southwest 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 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
