American Sign Language (ASL) III

• Course #5996
• 1 Credit/Elective: 36 Weeks
• Prerequisite- American Sign Language (ASL) I and II

Description

• Continue to expand ASL vocabulary and refine knowledge of the signed alphabet
• Build and expand upon previously learned gestures to continue developing communication skills
• Study the history of American Sign Language and the Deaf culture
• Develop the ability to communicate about oneself and the community 
• Use more complex sentences containing intermediate language structures. Communication is evidenced in signing, receiving signs and non-manual gestures and reading
• Language skills are practiced within the context of meaningful and activities related to self, family, home, school, and community environments

ASL meets the World Languages requirement for the advanced diploma