ASLG F101X      American Sign Language I
3 Credits

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer

This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on developing conversational skills in ASL, understanding Deaf culture and applying appropriate facial expressions and non-manual signals. No prior experience in ASL is required.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req, UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F110      American Sign Language I Practice
0.5 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

ASL I Practice Class is a supplementary course designed to enhance the learning experience of students enrolled in ASL I by providing additional opportunities to practice foundational American Sign Language skills. This course focuses on reinforcing the vocabulary, grammar and conversational techniques introduced in ASL I through interactive activities.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to 3 credits

ASLG F140X      Introduction to Deaf Culture
3 Credits

Offered Fall and Spring

This is a foundational course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding and appreciation for Deaf culture as a linguistic and cultural minority. Areas to be explored: values, traditions, social norms, communication systems including ASL, historical events, education and the role of Deaf people in hearing and Deaf worlds.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req, UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F150      Introduction to ASL/English Interpreting
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This course provides an overview of the field of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting, introducing students to the roles, responsibilities and ethics of professional interpreters. Students will explore the history and development of interpreting as a profession, the different types of interpreting and the settings in which interpreters work.

Prerequisites: ASLG F101X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F160      American Sign Language Linguistics
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This course introduces the linguistic study of ASL, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse structure. Students will study how ASL, as a visual-gestural language, differs from spoken languages. The course also covers sociolinguistic aspects of ASL, such as variation, language change and bilingualism within the Deaf community.

Prerequisites: ASLG F150; ASLG F203; ASLG F220.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F202X      American Sign Language II
3 Credits

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer

A continuation of ASL I, this course expands vocabulary and introduces more complex sentence structures. Students will further develop their conversational skills and learn to describe people, places and events in greater detail. There will be additional focus on Deaf culture and community norms.

Prerequisites: ASLG F101X.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req, UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F203      American Sign Language III
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This intermediate course introduces students to more advanced ASL grammar, including the use of classifiers and spatial referencing. Students will learn to engage in extended conversations, tell narratives and ask more complex questions. Cultural discussions will include etiquette in the Deaf community and communication strategies.

Prerequisites: ASLG F202X.

Corequisites: ASLG F213.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F204      American Sign Language IV
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

ASL IV builds on the skills learned in ASL III, with an increased focus on complex sentence structures, role-shifting and narrative skills. Students will practice communicating in diverse situations, with a greater emphasis on describing abstract ideas and hypothetical situations. Discussions on culture and social issues affecting Deaf community continue.

Prerequisites: ASLG F203.

Corequisites: ASLG F214.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F205      American Sign Language V
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This course takes students into advanced ASL, focusing on fluency and the ability to interpret and produce complex discourse. Students will refine their use of classifiers, non-manual markers and role-shifting techniques. The course will also explore the professional aspects of ASL, such as interpreting ethics and community standards.

Prerequisites: ASLG F204.

Corequisites: ASLG F215.

Attributes: UAF Degree Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F206      American Sign Language VI
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

The final course in the ASL sequence, ASL VI focuses on achieving full conversational fluency in ASL. Students will engage in in-depth dialogues, storytelling and presentations. Emphasis will be placed on professional-level ASL communication, preparing students for interpreting or other careers involving ASL.

Prerequisites: ASLG F205.

Corequisites: ASLG F216.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F212      American Sign Language II Practice
0.5 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

ASL II Practice Class is a supplementary course designed to provide additional practice for students enrolled in ASL II. This class focuses on reinforcing and expanding intermediate ASL skills, including more complex sentence structures, vocabulary and conversational fluency. Through interactive exercises, peer practice and instructor feedback, students enhance signing abilities.

Prerequisites: ASLG F110.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 99 times for up to 99 credits

ASLG F213      American Sign Language III Practice
0.5 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

ASL III Practice Class is a supplemental course designed to provide additional practice for students enrolled in ASL III. The focus is on enhancing intermediate-level ASL skills, including the use of complex grammatical structures, classifiers and spatial referencing. Students will engage in interactive exercises, role-playing scenarios and real-world dialogues.

Prerequisites: ASLG F212.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 99 times for up to 99 credits

ASLG F214      American Sign Language IV Practice
0.5 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

ASL IV Practice is a supplemental course designed for students enrolled in ASL IV to gain additional practice in advanced ASL skills. The focus is on refining complex grammatical structures, improving fluency in extended dialogues and mastering narrative techniques such as role-shifting and spatial referencing. Includes intensive interactive activities.

Prerequisites: ASLG F213.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 99 times for up to 99 credits

ASLG F215      American Sign Language V Practice
0.5 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

The ASL V Practice Class is a supplementary course designed for students enrolled in ASL V to provide additional opportunities for hands-on practice and mastery of advanced ASL skills. The course focuses on further developing fluency in complex conversations, professional-level dialogues and interpreting scenarios. Students will practice advanced grammatical structures.

Prerequisites: ASLG F214.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 99 times for up to 99 credits

ASLG F216      American Sign Language VI Practice
0.5 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

ASL VI Practice Class is designed to provide additional practice for the final level of the ASL sequence. This course offers intensive, hands-on experience to further develop full conversational fluency, accuracy and confidence in professional-level ASL interactions. Students focus on refining and mastering nuanced grammatical structures including classifiers and role-shifting.

Prerequisites: ASLG F215.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 99 times for up to 99 credits

ASLG F220      Cultural View of Deafness
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Exploration of the Deaf-World through various lenses provided by multidisciplinary fields of anthropology, sociology, history and cultural studies. Students will be asked to inquire into the diversity, complexities and commonalities of deaf cultural experiences through rigorous questioning of fundamental issues pertaining to cultural practices, ideology, power, identity and heritage.

Prerequisites: ASLG F202X; WRTG F111X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F230      Deaf History
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Deaf history in America from 1800 to 1950, this course addresses the emergence, growth and survival of America's Deaf community. Topics include schools, labor, community ties, eugenics and organizations, students will learn the significance of the "Deaf" place as well as parallels with other minority groups and associated trends.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; ASLG F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F240      ASL Literature
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This course is designed as a thorough exploration of the literary traditions in the deaf community. Attention will be given to the unique face-to-face nature of signed literature and its numerous traditional forms. Students will become versed in the stylists, poetics and cultural contexts of signed literature in its live as well as video-text formats.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; ASLG F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

ASLG F260      ASL Lab
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

Skill development and refinement in both expressive and receptive ASL and the grammar of ASL through structured activities, which will supplement what is learned in ASLG F202X each week. Conducted entirely in Sign Language.

Prerequisites: ASLG F202X (may be taken concurrently).

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 3 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades