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World Languages continued
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) I
Two semesters, 1 credit
W W W. S H E LT O N . O R G
This course is an introduction to ASL using an interactive, multi-media
curriculum. It is taught predominantly in the target language in order to improve
language acquisition. The focus is on practical, conversational skills so that
students can begin using their new language from day one. Interpreting skills
are introduced, and there is a focus on the knowledge and appreciation of
Deaf culture and related issues. Students are encouraged to use ASL outside
of class. Grammatical concepts include signer’s perspective, yes/no and whword questions, personal and possessive pronouns, spatial referencing, realworld orientation, numbers, manual alphabet, negative responses, contrastive
structure, past and future tenses, dual pronouns, role shifting, limb and
descriptive classifiers, topic/comment structure, spatial and agreement verbs,
and temporal sequencing.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) II
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisite: ASL I
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) III
U P P E R S C H O O L C O U R S E C AT A L O G
This course further builds upon the concepts learned in ASL I and II using the
same format. More advanced conversational skills are taught, and students
further their understanding of Deaf culture, ASL linguistics, and art forms.
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Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisite: ASL II
S H E LT O N S C H O O L
This course is a continuation of the content learned in ASL I, using the same
interactive class format and more advanced vocabulary and grammar concepts.
Additional aspects of Deaf culture and issues are explored. Students are
encouraged to use ASL outside of class through various projects. ASL poetry,
storytelling, and performance art are introduced.
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