ASL 305 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Etymology

Description:
Designed for ASL students on enhance fingerspelling skills (expressive and receptive), and expand English vocabulary and conceptual ASL equivalencies. Also includes a focused study of Greek and Latin word origins, common word families, and contextual analysis.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ASL 253 or department permission.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply diverse English vocabulary to sign translations.
Interpret unknown vocabulary using contextual cues.
Recognize common root words and distinguish sign or inflection relationships.
Distinguish signs utilizing numerous English translations in a variety of registers.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/16/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online