ASL 1441. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. 4 Hours.

Introduction to the basic production (expressive skills) and comprehension (receptive skills) of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers, develops conversational ability, introduces Deaf culture, and exposes students to ASL grammar.

ASL 1442. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. 4 Hours.

Builds on production (expressive skills) and comprehension (receptive skills) of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 1441. Includes the manual alphabet and numbers, conversational skills, in-depth discussion of Deaf culture, and continuous exposure to ASL grammar. Prerequisite: ASL 1441, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 1491. CONFERENCE COURSE. 4 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ASL 2313. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. 3 Hours.

Expands on expressive and receptive skills of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 1442, adding more complex grammatical features, vocabulary, and communicative activities, as well as continued discussion of Deaf culture. Prerequisite: ASL 1442, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 2314. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. 3 Hours.

Expands on the expressive and receptive skills, grammar, and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 2313, including more complex communicative activities and discussion of the use of culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community. This course satisfies the University of Texas at Arlington core curriculum requirement in language, philosophy and culture. Prerequisite: ASL 2313, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 2391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ASL 3301. AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. 3 Hours.

This course provides a multidisciplinary overview of Deaf Culture and C/community, exploring concepts and issues such as language, identity, and cultural norms. Taught in English.

ASL 3315. ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. 3 Hours.

This course expands on the expressive and receptive skills, grammar, and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 2314, including increasingly complex communicative activities, discussion of culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community, and exploring a wide range of ASL nuances. Prerequisites: ASL 2314 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in ASL 2314.

ASL 3333. ASL DEPICTION. 3 Hours.

This course examines the use of ASL classifiers, visual vernacular, mime, gesture, role shifting, eye gaze, non-manual markers, location, embodiment, and performativity to communicate visually. Students will learn to go beyond using conventional vocabulary and better use their bodies and the signing space around them to depict the concepts they convey and stories they tell. Prerequisite: ASL 2313 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in ASL 2313.

ASL 4330. LINGUISTICS OF ASL. 3 Hours.

This course explores the linguistic structure and features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will study the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of ASL. Variation, code-switching, historical change, language contact signing, and related phenomena will also be examined. Prerequisites: ASL 2314 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in ASL 2314.