ED163: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV

This 2-semester-hour course is the fourth in a series of introductory courses in American Sign Language (ASL) emphasizing basic signs used with English context. Classroom work will stress everyday communication as the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment, deaf culture and continued instruction in ASL grammar with an emphasis on develop question and answering skills. Students learn conversation strategies to help maintain a conversation. Interactive activities will allow students to rehearse what they have learned.