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American Sign Language
ASL-402 Sign Language Rights and Advocacy
This course focuses on understanding the deaf community’s longstanding campaigns for sign language rights from an advocacy perspective. Topics covered include the history and status of sign language in education, language planning, policies and legislation on the state, national and international levels, as well as advocacy campaigns and organizations related to sign language rights.
ASL 401; ASL majors only or permission of the program coordinator.
Program: American Sign Language
Credit: 3
ASL-595U
Special Topics
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Credits 3
ASL-499
Independent Study
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Credits 1-3
ASL-495
Explore ASL 495: Special Topics at Gallaudet University.…
Credits 1-5
ASL-494
Senior Seminar
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ASL-490
ASL Internship
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Credits 1-6
ASL-480
Introduction to ASL…
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