Communication Disorders 110 - American Sign Language I

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) for non-signers. Students will be exposed to linguistic principals for ASL, including signed vocabulary for basic communication, grammar, and cultural norms in the American Deaf Community. This includes introduction to non-manual behaviors and manual signs in conversation, including building communicative skills and developing cultural competence. The class taught primarily in ASL. This course is offered in conjunction with the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages.

Comm-Dis only Comm-Dis majors only limit to 2 Seniors, 2 Juniors, 3 Sophomores