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SED 101 American Sign Language I    (3 credits)

A functional-notational approach to learning beginning competency in American Sign Language (ASL). The syntax, grammar, and non-manual markers (behaviors) of ASL and cultural information will be incorporated. After an initial orientation period, no verbal communication will be used in the classroom.

SED 102 American Sign Language II    (3 credits)

A functional-notational approach designed to follow SED 101 that will enhance students' knowledge of American Sign Language and expand their understanding and appreciation of the people who use it. Prerequisite: SED 101.

SED 203 American Sign Language III   (3 credits)

Emphasis is placed on practical application of ASL signing skills, development of cross-cultural communication abilities, and vocabulary expansion. Linguistic information is reviewed and additional linguistic materials are introduced. Prerequisite: SED 102.

SED 204 American Sign Language IV   (3 credits)

Continued expansion of sign vocabulary, sharpening of conversational skills including fingerspelling and numbers, semantics, morphology, syntax and other ASL features applied to conversational settings. Prerequisite: SED 203.