LING 1111

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LING 1111
American Sign Language I

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

Students with no previous background in American Sign Language (ASL) are introduced to the nature of a signed language and develop expressive and receptive skills in ASL. Basic grammar and vocabulary are covered, including explanations of the fundamental parts of a sign, proper use of fingerspelling, and the significance of nonmanual features. Instruction is supplemented with videotexts allowing students to begin to explore the visual literature of the Deaf community in the United States-stories, poems, and jokes that are unique to Deaf culture. Readings and class discussions acquaint students with the causes of deafness, the historical development of ASL and its linguistic status, and characteristics of deaf education both throughout history and in the present day.

When Offered Summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1237 LING 1111   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Morrill Hall 111
    • Jun 27 - Aug 5, 2016

    • Galloway, T

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1893