ASL-114 American Sign Language 4

Course Overview

American Sign Language Level 4 (ASL 4) further advances the linguistic and cultural knowledge gained in ASL 3, focusing on the expansion of ASL vocabulary and grammatical structures. This course introduces complex language functions such as role-shifting with two to three characters, detailed descriptions of settings, and discussions about everyday objects and their uses. Students will explore step-by-step processes, cause and effect, and culturally significant topics within the Deaf Community, enhancing their conversational skills and cultural understanding.

ASL 4 aims to solidify intermediate ASL skills, encouraging students to engage in more nuanced and detailed ASL communication. Through comprehensive lessons on vocabulary, structure, and grammar, including the manual alphabet and numbers, students will continue to refine their ability to converse and behave in culturally appropriate ways while deepening their knowledge of Deaf culture and history.

• ASL 114 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 114 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 114 does not guarantee placement into ASL 125.

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