ASL 201 - American Sign Language III

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a continuation of American Sign Language II and covers additional vocabulary, grammar features, and non-manual behaviors, all focusing on conversational skills.

Prerequisite(s): Take ASL 102.

Course Topics:

Vocabulary related to health, nationality, heritage, city and states
Recurring and continuous time vocabularies and verb structures
Making complaints, requests and negotiations
Role shifting
Complex sentence structures including phrases and clauses
Classifiers
Specialized signs related to careers
Biographies and historical events
Addresses
Presenting research findings

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

Access to D2L
GoReact License purchased at the SCC bookstore or online

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate vocabulary and grammatical features of ASL at the intermediate level in both controlled and free expressive situations.
Develop narratives for assigned topics in ASL using vocabulary and grammar introduced in class.
Demonstrate comprehension of messages given in ASL.
Use ASL to discuss culture and grammar observed at ASL events.
Apply research techniques to presentations given in class.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025