AMSL 202 - American Sign Language IV

PREREQUISITES: AMSL 201 - American Sign Language III
PROGRAM: World Languages
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

Students will continue to increase their knowledge of complex grammar, idioms, facial expressions, cross cultural communication and the history of the language and its usage. Expressive and receptive skills will be advanced as fluency increases. Students will also continue to develop a knowledge base of appropriate behaviors and cues in various settings. Students will develop a solid foundation for advanced study.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Carry on intermediate conversation in ASL receptively and expressively. Use accurate expression in hand-shape, position, and movement.
Demonstrate an understanding of register and non-manual communication.
Use local expressions and idioms to tell stories.
Recognize when to use spoken language or offer interpreting assistance.
Make comparisons, plans, and ask hypotheticals.
Develop arguments, debate and engage both one-on-one and as part of a group.
Demonstrate the ability to give instructions to others.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Actions and Reactions
Finger Spelling
Comparing Skills
Goals and Plans
Comprehension
Number Systems
Cultural Topics
Story Telling
Describing People
Ethics of Interpretation

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AMSL 202 - American Sign Language IV