Survey current systems of manual communications with an emphasis on American Sign Language. Focus on the manual alphabet, fingerspelling and vocabulary acquisition as well as on syntactical and grammatical structures that govern the language. Upon completion, students will have studied approximately 500 lexical sign items and be able to communicate in a rudimentary manner with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults.
Term: Fall 2025
Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits
Section: 400
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: MW
Time: 5:30PM to 6:50PM
Start Date: 08/25/2025
End Date: 12/14/2025
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: ANXB 112
Building:
Annex B
Instructor: Rosemary A Stifter (Subject to change)
Class Size: 20
General Education Requirement: Arts and Humanities