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A beginning course in American Sign Language using conversational methods. This includes vocabulary related to exchanging personal information, day-to-day common activities, describing family relationships, and providing basic directions. Basic grammar, finger-spelling, numbers 1–100, the fundamentals of spatial agreement, and an introduction to the deaf culture and its history are also introduced.

In ASL& 122, students will continue developing their sign skills while building on vocabulary, enhancing number skills, learning more about classifiers, increasing fluency and incorporating non-manual grammatical markers and non-manual signals with more ease. They will be introduced to basic story telling using these new skills and techniques as well as learn more about deaf culture and grammar.

ASL& 123 focuses on increasing expressive and receptive skills, vocabulary development, additional grammar features, and developing storytelling techniques.

Emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skill development and ASL fluency. Attention is given to the correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing and clarity. This course includes intensive vocabulary building, a deeper understanding of ASL expressions, and proficiency in ASL grammar.

The importance of signing with sufficient grammatical accuracy and vocabulary is emphasized. Emphasis is placed on participating effectively in formal and informal conversations on familiar and unfamiliar topics. There will be many opportunities to develop a stronger acceptance and appreciation of the diverse regional aspects of ASL and expand on personal applications of the language.

In ASL& 223, emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skill development including discourse structures used in discussing a variety of topics, spontaneous conversations, and story-telling. The course will encourage vocabulary review, clear articulation of the language, continued practice of grammar structures, exposure to a variety of signing styles, and a deeper cultural awareness about interacting effectively in the Deaf community.

The first quarter of a sequential beginning course in spoken and written French language.

Continuation of FRCH& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding the French language.

Continuation of FRCH& 122 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding the French language.

The first quarter of a first year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand the German language and culture.

Continuation of GERM& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding German.

Continuation of GERM& 122 stressing speaking, reading and writing

The first quarter of a first-year sequential course providing the student the ability to speak, read, write, and understand japanese.

The second quarter of a first-year sequential course providing the student with the ability to speak, read, write, and understand japanese.

The third quarter of a first-year sequential course providing the student the ability to speak, read, write, and understand japanese.

The first quarter of a first-year sequential course designed to provide to students the ability to speak, read, write, and understand the Korean language.

A continuation of KREA& 121, with a focus on speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the Korean language.

Continuation of KREA& 122, with a focus on speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the Korean language.

The first quarter of a first year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand the Russian language.

Continuation of RUSS& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding.

The third quarter of a first year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand the Russian language and culture.

A first-year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand Spanish.

Second quarter of first-year Spanish stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding Spanish.

A continuation of first-year Spanish stressing speaking, writing, reading and understanding Spanish.

Provides vocabulary building, grammar development, and practice in oral and written communication through the study of various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. Specific cultural topics will vary at instructor's discretion.

The first quarter of a first year sequential course to help the student acquire the ability to speak, read, and write Chinese.

The second quarter of a first year sequential course designed to help the student acquire the ability to speak, read, and write Chinese.

The third quarter of a first-year sequential course designed to help the students acquire the ability to speak, read, and write Chinese.