American Sign Language Studies, B.A.

Coordinator: Brent Redpath

Mission

Create and transmit knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) in a climate that promotes respect for Deaf culture, Deaf history and Deaf Community.

Learning outcomes

Depict language mastery in ASL linguistics including the ability to express and comprehend ASL.
Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of deaf culture and deaf history perspectives in a global society.
Develop strong background knowledge and skills suitable for pursuing careers in education, government, social services, graduate work and lifelong learning of ASL.

American Sign Language Studies major prerequisites:

ASL 101 American Sign Language I Credits: 3-4 *
ASL 102 American Sign Language II Credits: 3-4 *
ASL 103 American Sign Language III Credits: 3-4 *
ASL 201 American Sign Language IV Credits: 4 *
ASL 202 American Sign Language V Credits: 4 *
ASL 203 American Sign Language VI Credits: 4 *
LING 210 Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 4

Note:

ASL Studies majors must have a grade of C or better in courses that are used to satisfy the major requirement. Students entering ASL 301 must take the WOU ASL Assessment (WASLA) and achieve a rating of Survivor+. Students entering ASL 302 and ASL 303 , must take the WASLA.

* Must be taken in numerical order

Core Courses

ASL 205 Introduction to ASL Studies Credits: 3
ASL 301 American Sign Language VII Credits: 4
ASL 302 American Sign Language VIII Credits: 4
ASL 303 American Sign Language IX Credits: 4
ASL 315 American Deaf Culture Credits: 3
ASL 353 Linguistics of ASL Credits: 3
ASL 413 American Sign Language Cherology/Phonology Credits: 3
ASL 420 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Communities Credits: 3
ASL 456 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3

Electives (30)

Students will work with an adviser to complete 30 credit hours from the following list of approved courses:

ASL 210 Cultural Competencies Needed for Working with Latino Deaf Credits: 3
ASL 215 Visual/Gestural Communication Credits: 2
ASL 310 ASL Fingerspelling Credits: 2
ASL 320 Deaf Women: Sociolinguistic, Historical and Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
ASL 325 American Sign Language Literature Credits: 3
ASL 330 Special Topics in American Sign Language Credits: 4
ASL 406 Individual Studies Credits: 1-3
ASL 407 Seminar Credits: 1-12
ASL 408 Workshop Credits: 1-12
ASL 409 Practicum Credits: 1-12
ASL 414 American Sign Language Morphology Credits: 3
ASL 415 American Sign Language Syntax and Semantics Credits: 3
ASL 425 Introduction to American Sign Language Teaching Credits: 3
ASL 429 American Deaf History Credits: 3
ASL 430 Methodology and Curriculum: American Sign Language Teaching Credits: 3
ASL 435 Mentoring for ASL Specialists and Teachers Credits: 3
ASL 440 Mental Health in the Deaf Community Credits: 3
INT 409 Practicum: Interpreting Credits: 1-12
INT 470 DeafBlind Interpreting Credits: 3
RC 475 Hearing Loss and Assistive Technology Credits: 1