SIGN 101 American Sign Language 1
introduces American Sign Language with emphasis on comprehension and production of basic language functions, grammatical structures and beginning vocabulary, with an emphasis on communicative competence using the communicative approach. Information about the Deaf community and culturally appropriate behaviors will be presented. No prior experience in American Sign Language is needed. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; group requirements include humanities (AAS and ALS only); areas of concentration include foreign language (credit hours 4.0, lecture hours 4.0).