ASL-115 American Sign Language 5

Course Overview

American Sign Language 5 is designed to expand upon the foundational skills acquired in previous ASL courses by applying knowledge of ASL grammar and vocabulary to describe increasingly complex constructs, processes, and situations. This course marks a journey into intermediate ASL skills, emphasizing the development of production and comprehension abilities. Students will engage in medium-length storytelling, narrative construction, and discussions on hypothetical issues, incorporating multiple character role shifting. A significant component of the course is the exploration of cultural values and attitudes pertinent to the Deaf Community.

This course will guide students through advanced vocabulary, structure, and grammar, including the use of the manual alphabet and numbers. Participants will hone their intermediate conversational skills, learn culturally appropriate behaviors, and delve into the culture and history of Deaf communities.

• ASL 115 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 115 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 115 does not guarantee placement into ASL 125.

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