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American Sign Language (ASL)

2 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2021–22 (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2122/COURSE/course-ASL.html

ASL 101R American Sign Language 1

This introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) teaches students to manage everyday communication in ASL and integrate deaf culture and deaf community content. Grammar is introduced in context with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. [Note: Conducted in ASL. No prior knowledge of ASL is expected. Not open to students with advanced ability in American Sign Language.]

LEC · Course ID 015565On ucalendarASL 101R today

ASL 102R American Sign Language 2

This course extends the introduction to sign language by refining the skills attained in ASL 101R to include personal conversations and storytelling. Cultural notes and videos add to information on deaf culture and deaf community. Grammar includes an emphasis on giving directions and adding description. [Note: Conducted in ASL. Not open to students with advanced ability in American Sign Language.]

Prereq: ASL 101R

LEC · Course ID 015566On ucalendarASL 102R today