2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

ASL 102 Introductory American Sign Language II

3 hours

American Sign Language 102 is designed for students who have previously studied American Sign Language at a basic introductory level (ASL 101). This course continues to familiarize students with the basic skills of manual communication used by American-born deaf persons in interpersonal (face-to-face) communication including finger spelling and signs. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the body for visually-based communication, deaf culture and deaf community, and the structure, vocabulary and development of American Sign Language.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ASL 101

Notes

This course satisfies the John Jay College Option: Communications area of the Gen Ed Program.