ASL-111 American Sign Language 1

Course Overview

This foundational course offers a comprehensive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), tailored for beginners without prior experience in ASL. Emphasizing a visual-gestural communication approach, the course aims to build a solid foundation in ASL through various techniques, including visual discrimination and memory exercises. Students will be introduced to basic ASL vocabulary, sentence structures, and the manual alphabet, enabling the development of elementary conversational abilities in ASL.

The course is designed to not only teach the linguistic aspects of ASL but also to immerse students in the culture and history of the Deaf Community. Through engaging content, students will explore Deaf Culture and learn culturally appropriate behaviors, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the Deaf World.

• ASL 111 will be accepted as a free elective unless the department or program accepts these courses towards the major or minor.
• Gallaudet undergraduate students who wish to register for ASL 111 will need to obtain permission from the ASL Department. These students would need to take the ASLConnect placement test for placement into these classes.
• All Gallaudet undergraduate students will take the ASL Screening to be placed into ASL 100 – 102 or ASL 125. Completion of ASL 111 does not guarantee placement into ASL 125.

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