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May 23, 2024
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2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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American Sign Language |
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ASL 121 - American Sign Language I
5 Credits
Exposes the student to American Sign Language. Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/receptive skills and basic communication. Utilizes the direct experience method. Students must complete this course with a “B” or higher or pass the ASL proficiency test with a score of at least 80% or better prior to registering for ASL 122 if planning to enroll in the Interpreter Preparation Program.
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ASL 122 - American Sign Language II
5 Credits
Develops a basic syntactic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), basic vocabulary and basic conversational skills. Incorporates vital aspects of deaf culture and community. The direct experience method is used to enhance the learning process. Students must complete this course with a “B” or higher or pass the ASL 121 proficiency test with a score of 80% or better prior to acceptance into the Interpreting and Transliterating Preparation program. (NOT OFFERED AT ACC).
Prerequisite(s): ASL 121 with a grade of “C” or better
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ASL 123 - American Sign Language III
5 Credits
Provides the student an opportunity to develop a stronger grasp of American Sign Language (ASL), as well as the cultural features of the language. ASL vocabulary is also increased. The direct experience method is used to further enhance the learning process. This course is a continuation of ASL 122 with more emphasis on expressive skills in signing.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 122 with a grade of “C” or better
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ASL 124 - Intermediate American Sign Language
3 Credits
Strengthens foundational ASL receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) by enhancing the student’s ability to comprehend and express lexical, grammatical and syntactical principles at an intermediate level. Conversational skills will be developed incorporating appropriate use of cultural discourse markers. Specific attention will be given to the spatial nature of the language. This course is a prerequisite for Advanced ASL 1, in the coordinated AGS/BA degree in ASL-English Interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 122 with a grade of “B” or better
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