ASL& 222 - American Sign Language V

5 CR

Continues ASL& 221 with focus on advanced communication and narrative skills. Students study ASL discourse structures, register variation, and historical storytelling. Topics include Deaf history, cultural identity, and narrative analysis. Emphasis is placed on linguistic accuracy, story coherence, and professional register control. This course requires real-time interactive language practice.

Recommended: ASL 221 or equivalent or instructor permission
Course Outcomes

Compose and perform short to mid-length ASL narratives using proper structure and temporal sequencing.
Differentiate between formal, casual, and consultative registers in ASL discourse.
Apply advanced mouth morphemes, adverbs, and depicting verbs for clarity and style.
Demonstrate comprehension and production of historical and cultural narratives in ASL.
Analyze and compare Deaf storytelling traditions with other world cultures.
Discuss Deaf history in the U.S. and Canada and recognize key figures and events.
Demonstrate appropriate cultural and linguistic register in storytelling and professional contexts.

GenEd Outcomes: Communication

Listening and Speaking
Visual

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