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American Sign Language III

LANG-X400.33

 

This course is an introduction to the intermediate skills in developing production and comprehension skills in ASL. Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar. Students will develop and refine intermediate conversational abilities, culturally appropriate behaviors, and learn about the culture and history of Deaf communities. Topics covered: Unit 7 It's All About Food!; Unit 8 People Among Us; and Unit 9 My Home.


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Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$395.00

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

EL00003422

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All students must purchase access to TRUE+WAY ASL digital textbook. More information on course materials will be provided during the first week of the course.

Policies:

Withdrawal End Date:

09/28/2026

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor:

John O'Loughlin
John O'Loughlin

He is an avid world traveler who holds a graduate degree in Bilingual Education with an emphasis on American Sign Language and English from UC San Diego. He graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the only higher education institution that is designated to educate the Deaf and Hard of Hearing pupils. John is a passionate Deaf individual who is a native and fluent user in American Sign Language.  He spent significant time studying abroad in Brazil and China to acquire and understand its linguistic and cultural components and the differences of their sign languages. John is enthusiastic about distributing his knowledge and experience regarding badge languages (e.g., Brazilian Sign Language, Universal Sign Language, et cetera) and Deaf Culture through holistic approaches in the classroom.

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