ASL 102 — ASL 102
This course builds upon the foundations of the language learned in ASL 101 (ASLA 101). Whereas ASL 101 (ASLA 101) had a focus of receptive skills (understanding the signs of others), this course focuses on the student’s expressive skills (one’s ability to produce the signs) in a grammatically correct fashion, perfecting the formation of the five parameters of placement, location , palm orientation, movement and facial expression. The second half of the textbook is used, completing all lessons the American Sign Language Teacher’s Association (ASLTA) deemed required for basic sign language skills. Extensive interaction is required amongst classmates. In class presentations will be required. An out of class research project is required. (3 lec) Prerequisite: ASL 101 (ASLA 101)