American Sign Language IV - Co-Listed

Develops students' skills in ASL to the competent-proficient level. Skills include comprehension of a message in ASL, demonstration of correct ASL to English and English to ASL interpretation at the advanced level, and identification of cultural practices and characteristics of the Deaf Community. Utilizing the five parameters of ASL, students will develop comprehension and practice expression of advanced-level grammatical features in given dialogues. Further expands students' sign vocabulary and refines skills in fingerspelling and numbering, identification and use of iconic and abstract signs, and interpersonal communication. Students will be required to attend tutoring sessions (15 hours) beyond the scheduled class times. Also offered for credit as ASLS 224.