American Sign Language Studies, B.A.

Coordinator: Lyra Behnke

Assistant professor: Kara Gournaris

Mission

To create and transmit knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) in a climate that promotes respect for Deaf Culture, Deaf History, and Deaf Communities.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to express and comprehend ASL.
Portray the ability to recognize and analyze ASL linguistics features.
Practice sensitivity and understanding toward diverse Deaf communities.
Develop foundational skills suitable for pursuing higher education and careers that use ASL.

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 310 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 pass ASL 203 with a B- or above.

* 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 330 Special Topics in American Sign Language Credits: 4
ASL 353 Linguistics of ASL Credits: 3
ASL 413 American Sign Language Cherology/Phonology Credits: 3
ASL 414 American Sign Language Morphology Credits: 3
ASL 415 American Sign Language Syntax and Semantics Credits: 3
ASL 420 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Communities Credits: 3
ASL 456 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3

Elective Credits: 20

Choose 20 credits from any ASL prefix courses or other electives approved by ASL Studies major advisor.