ASL V01 — Elementary American Sign Language I
This is an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL), the native language of the deaf. Students with little or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language will be introduced to the natural language and culture of the American Deaf community. This course provides basic vocabulary and preparation for visual/gestural communication. Emphasis will be on comprehension skills and the fundamentals of ASL grammatical structures. Students will also begin to explore aspects of Deaf culture and the dynamics of the Deaf community.