ALIN 111 Elementary American Sign Language I

The course is designed for beginners in the study of American Sign Language. Course introduces students to the processes and structure of the language and provides the basic skills necessary to use the language. Students' expressive (signing) and receptive (comprehension) skills are enhanced by an understanding of ASL grammar, the history of ASL and the Deaf Community in the United States, and of Deaf Culture. This class will be taught primarily in ASL. Does not count toward the 36 credit requirement for the major. May not be taken for credit by students who have taken three years of high school ASL.