American Sign Language Studies: Linguistics Certificate

Mission

The American Sign Language Studies: Linguistics certificate is designed to prepare students and community members to broaden their perspectives on the study of ASL as a language and to incorporate linguistic knowledge as it pertains to their field of study and careers.

Learning Outcomes

Develop an in-depth understanding of ASL linguistics concepts in application to language learning.
Portray the ability to recognize and analyze ASL linguistics features.

Core Courses

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 456 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3
LING 310 Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 4

Elective Credits: 3

ASL 420 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Communities Credits: 3
ASL 460 Black American Sign Language Credits: 3
Other ASL elective courses may be selected in consultation with an ASL major advisor Credits: 3

Total Credits: 22

Satisfactory Grade Use

Program requirements are not fulfilled with a grade of S.
Do not select Satisfactory/No Credit grading for any courses that will be used in the program.