SpHr 389 Sign Language: Theory and Practice
Basic mastery of American Sign Language (ASL) and the manual alphabet. Discussion of ASL rules and grammatical structures. Study of cultural, social, vocational, and other related issues associated with deafness. Comparison of a variety of sign language systems and overview of the controversies between total communication and oralism. Includes ASL practice in class and lab assignments.
Prerequisite
Recommended prerequisite: upper-division standing.