ASL 325 - American Sign Language Linguistics

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course offers a comparative analysis of linguistic properties and tendencies of American Sign Language and English. General topics of study include an overview of the historical evolution of sign languages, leading into contemporary thought on phonology, morphology and syntax of ASL. Students will also explore regional and dialectical linguistic variations that occur within sub-communities such as Black, Hispanic and Asian Deaf communities.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ASL 225 or permission of the Program Director