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  • ASL 2020G: Intermediate American Sign Language II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of ASL 2010. Continues applied conversation use of ASL through literature, narratives, poetry, and creative sign play. Analyzes ASL grammatical principles and Deaf cultural experiences to explore and understand various underlying metaphors found in ASL literature. Requires Deaf community exposure and involvement.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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  • ASL 2030: Fingerspelling in American Sign Language

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1020 or equivalent knowledge. Focuses on the patterns of ASL fingerspelling, one of the hardest ASL skills to master. Increases ability to accurately produce and comprehend ASL fingerspelling. Gives attention to the nature and application of fingerspelling within the sociocultural context of the Deaf-World. Taught in ASL..
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  • ASL 2040: Numbers in American Sign Language

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1020 or equivalent knowledge. Focuses on the complex rule systems governing ASL numbers as used in a wide range of settings. Increases ability to accurately produce and comprehend contextually situated ASL numbers. Taught in ASL.
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  • ASL 2050: Advanced ASL Grammar

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of ASL 2020G. Explores the grammar of ASL focusing on areas typically difficult for English speakers, particularly ASL classifiers. Provides extensive instruction and opportunity for students to improve both comprehension and production through regular interaction. Taught in ASL.
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  • ASL 2150R: ASL Conversation II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of ASL 1020. Offers lower division/novice ASL users opportunities to enhance their proficiency in the target language by focusing on production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, sharpen comprehension, and develop conversational strategies such as circumlocution and managing a conversation with useful expressions for starting a conversation, gaining time to think, helping interlocutors, seeking agreement, etc. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of production opportunities and defusing concern about new vocabulary and grammar. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of use. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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  • ASL 3000: Technology for Deaf Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that students complete ASL 2020G or have equivalent skills acquired through classes elsewhere or other through life experiences.. Examines various forms of media that will help Deaf Studies students succeed in both the pursuit of their academic degrees and in real-world work environments. Draws on the theoretical approaches of the Visual Culture field to explore visual theory, museums, memorials, film and video. Gives in-depth instruction in the use of multiple digital technologies used in higher-level Deaf Studies classes and in work environments associated with Deaf people. Taught in ASL.Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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  • ASL 3050: Advanced American Sign Language

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that students complete ASL 2020G or have equivalent skills acquired through classes elsewhere or other through life experiences. Focuses on grammatical and linguistic aspects of ASL, including the following: sign formation, morphological structures, syntactic structures, pronominalization, identification and analysis of subjects and objects, classifiers, depicting verbs, pluralization, time concepts, and social interaction of language and culture within Deaf communities.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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  • ASL 3060: American Sign Language Proficiency

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 2020G OR Department Approval; University Advanced Standing. Evaluates the standards of American Sign Language proficiency and cultural competency. Requires that students achieve minimally the Intermediate High level as per the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines to pass. Is required for Deaf Studies Interpreting Emphasis courses and admission to the ASL & Deaf Studies Secondary Education major. Requires a language proficiency interview. May be graded credit/no credit. Taught in American Sign Language.Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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  • ASL 3150R: ASL Conversation III

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (ASL 2020G or equivalent knowledge) and University Advanced Standing. Offers intermediate ASL users opportunities to enhance their proficiency in the target language by focusing on production. Centers on discussions from a selected reading list in 'book club' form. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other third-year courses which are more content based. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of conversational opportunities. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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  • ASL 3310: Foundations of Interpreting

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces bidirectional (ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL) interpreting between Deaf and hearing people. Studies the profession and skills necessary to be an interpreter. Includes history, models, and professional certification procedures of interpreting; cognitive processes, physical and psychological factors, intercultural communication, ethics, and situational interpreting. Deaf students are encouraged to enroll.. This course may be taught as a hybrid.
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