COM 104 - Introduction to American Sign Language

3 credits

This is an introductory course to American Sign Language (ASL). Students will receive instruction i n the grammatical features of ASL, vocabulary development, and conversational skills. Also covered will be aspects of deaf culture, finger-spelling, and nonverbal communication. Upon completion of the course, students will have studied approximately 500 lexical sign items and are able to communicate in a rudimentary manner with hearing-impaired individuals. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.