ASL 210 - American Sign Language Linguistic Structure Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: This course provides a study of the structure and grammar of American Sign Language (ASL), including the study of phonemes, morphemes, syntax, and semantics. Other topics covered include the relationship between ASL, spoken and other signed languages and historical change in ASL.
Prerequisite(s): Take ASL 102 with a minimum grade of C. Course Topics:
- Phonology
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Prescriptive vs. descriptive language
- Universal functions of language
- Arbitrariness vs. iconicity
- Register
- Glossing and notation systems
- Language variation
- Discourse styles
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:
- Discuss general characteristics of language and correlate how ASL satisfies those requirements.
- Structure ASL signs according to the phonological models presented.
- Identify components of ASL morphology and their effects on syntactic structure.
- Analyze differences between ASL and English syntax.
- Produce grammatically accurate meaning-based sentences.
- Prepare effective translations and glosses of short discourse.
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Official Course Syllabus 2024-2025
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