NVCC 2003-2004 Catalog     Description of Courses
	ASL - (american Sign Language & Interpreter Education)
	ASL 101-102	(was SCM 100-110) (3-4 CR.) (3-4 CR.)
	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I-II
[MENU]     Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic     vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence.     Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases     understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week. [SIGI]