American Sign Language I

Undergraduate

Basic signing vocabulary and grammar, including a brief history of sign language. Focus on basic finger spelling, ASL terminology, expressive and receptive vocabulary, sentence structure, and conversational signs. Examination of issues in deaf culture. Introduces the Direct Experience method. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to Applied Linguistics majors, CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), Applied Linguistics Certificate students until date specified in Registration guide. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.