ELI 112 American Sign Language II

Course Overview

This course is a continuation of Communication Skills I. It expands the emphasis on American Sign Language (ASL) grammar, syntax, spatial referencing, and vocabulary development. Practice of ASL is provided via dialogues, short stories, narratives, and short conversations. There is a focus on discussions of Deaf culture. Detailed descriptions of people and surroundings are part of the targeted skill set that is to be learned. (Credit: 3) Prerequisites: ASL I or Evaluation for placement into ASL II