Program Curriculum

1'st Quarter		Cr
A.A. distribution coursework (10 cr.)
ASL& 121	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I	5
	(Formerly ASL 101 - First Year ASL) Continuation of ASL& 121 to build mastery of ASL grammar skills, increase vocabulary, and gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of Deaf culture.
2'nd Quarter		Cr
A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.)
ASL& 122	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II	5
	(Formerly ASL 102 - ASL II) Continuation of ASL& 121 to build mastery of grammar skills, increase vocabulary, and gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of Deaf culture.
ENGL&102	COMPOSITION II	5
	(Formerly ENG 102 - Composition) Continuation of the composition sequence with further instruction and practice in the writing process, concentrating on critical reading and writing techniques needed for the preparation and completion of documented essays.
3'rd Quarter		Cr
A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.)
ASL 120	INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES	5
	Overview of the treatment and psychological aspects of Deafness; history and education of Deaf people; and Deaf culture.
ASL& 123	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III	5
	(Formerly ASL 103 - ASL III) Continuation of ASL& 122 with focus on grammatical features such as spatialization, directionality, and non-manual components. Intensive work in vocabulary development and continued study of Deaf culture.
HUM 105	INTERCULTURE COMMUNICATION	5
	Interdisciplinary focus on the role of languages and culture in effective intercultural communication including values, patterns, history and attitudes that create and sustain cultures. Emphasis on skills and empathy gained from the study of diverse cultures through literature, theory and guest lecturers.
4'th Quarter		Cr
A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.)
ASL& 221	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV	5
	(Formerly ASL 201 - ASL IV) Emphasis on expressive skills development and ASL fluency. Attention to the correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing, linking, and clarity, intensive vocabulary building and proficiency in ASL grammar.
LAN 110	COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: ASL AND ENGLISH	5
	Intro to linguistics as applied to English and American Sign Language. Examination of phonology, morphology, syntax and language use.
5'th Quarter		Cr
A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.)
ASL 125	AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE	5
	Covers discussion of Deaf people as a culture, a group of people held together by strength of culture rather than disability, Examines Deaf minorities and current issues in the field.
ASL& 222	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V	5
	(Formerly ASL 202 - ASL V) Continued development of receptive and expressive skills. Produce/receive narratives at a near-native level and decrease dependency on English syntax structures.
6'th Quarter		Cr
ASL& 223	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE VI	5
	(Formerly ASL 203 - ASL VI) Continue vocabulary development and participate in most formal and informal conversations on general topics. At this level signing errors seldom interfere with understanding and rarely disturb native signers.
DRMA 112	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE THEATRE	5
	Intro to artistic sign language expression and the principles of stage acting. Focuses on guided developmental processes, improvisation, scene study, technique and a working knowledge of the character creation for the stage. Covers translating English to ASL.
SPS 201	INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY	5
	Designed to help students understand the process of hearing, interruptions in the normal hearing process, remediation options, and awareness of issues of the Deaf community within the larger population of hearing impaired individuals.

Total Credits = 90

Contact the division counselor for information regarding any changes to the curriculum.

It is suggested that students work closely with the division counselor to plan their A. A. degree distribution coursework to ensure that they meet transfer and A.A. degree requirements.