This course builds upon ASL 101 by further developing students’ skills in American Sign Language and deepening their understanding of its use within the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, strengthening grammatical structure, and improving conversational fluency through dialogues, narratives, and interactive practice. Cultural perspectives and community norms are integrated throughout the course to support effective, context‑appropriate communication and continued growth in both expressive and receptive ASL skills.
Concurrent enrollment in ASL 102L is required.
Prerequisites
ASL 101 with a grade of “C” or higher, or instructor approval.
1. Demonstrate Beginning Level II proficiency in ASL conversations using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
2. Develop receptive comprehension skills to understand signed communication in a variety of familiar contexts.
3. Describe key aspects of Deaf culture and community and interact in culturally appropriate ways.
4. Apply intermediate ASL grammatical structures, including non‑manual signals and spatial referencing, to produce clear signed messages.
5. Use visual attention strategies, turn‑taking norms, and conversational behaviors appropriate to ASL interactions.