SIGL 298 American Sign Language Linguistics*

This course will introduce the systematics rules of ASL. The linguistic aspects to be discussed are: morphology, phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. This course will explore the definition of language and the historical progression that has occurred. The course will take a closer look at the diversity and complexity between languages. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisite: completion of SIGL 201 with a ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Required for Sign Language majors.

SIGL 298American Sign Language Linguistics*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required for Sign Language majors.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course will introduce the systematics rules of ASL. The linguistic aspects to be discussed are: morphology, phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. This course will explore the definition of language and the historical progression that has occurred. The course will take a closer look at the diversity and complexity between languages. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisite: completion of SIGL 201 with a ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Describe the historical relationship between ASL and English, including linguistic and cultural-based issues that influence the communication process between Deaf and hearing people.
• Understand the definition of language: what it is, how it works, and what it’s used for.
• Identify and analyze linguistic features of ASL.
• Transcribe ASL and English texts.A223A203:C265A183:C265C215A243:C265A163:C265C21A2:C265

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies