ASL 505 - Sign Language Structure and Usage

Description:
Analyze the origins and linguistic structure of ASL. Study ASL phonology, morphology, and syntax. Perform cross-linguistic comparisons with signed and spoken languages of other countries and Sociolinguistic analysis of ASL dialects. Conducted in ASL. ASL 405 and ASL 505 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ASL 253 or department permission.

Credits:
(5)

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

Outline the history of the study of American Sign Language
Classify morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics, and syntax
Compare and contrast the linguistics of ASL and other languages
Differentiate types of languages (native, heritage, second, pidgin)
Evaluate historical events and changes (variation, language contact, bilingualism, and multilingualism)

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/2/21

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