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2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SED 203 - Elementary American Sign Language I

Semester Hours: 4

This course introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and knowledge of Deaf culture. Sign language acquisition focuses on the comprehension, production, and interactional skills using basic grammatical features within social contexts and related to general surroundings and everyday life experiences. The learning of conversational strategies will assist educators in using ASL to maintain a conversation and interact during activities in diverse public and professional environments. This course is designed for students with no or minimal sign language skills.

When Offered: Offered every year.