Sign Language Certificate 

Required Courses[1]

 

SL 110  BEGINNING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE  (2 course credits)

Students learn and practice the alphabet, finger-spelling, word signs, concept signs, facial expressions, and other elements of sign language for the deaf.

 

SL 120  CONTINUING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE (2 course credits)

Students continue to learn and practice the alphabet, finger-spelling, word signs, concept signs, facial expressions, and other elements of sign language for the deaf.

 

 

SL 131  CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE 1  (2 course credits)

Prerequisite: CONTINUING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE or equivalent

Students add to their sign language vocabulary and develop skills in conversing with the deaf.

 

SL 132  CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE 2  (2 course credits)

Prerequisite: CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE 1 or equivalent

Students continue to add to their sign language vocabulary and develop skills in conversing with the deaf.

 

SL 141  CHURCH SIGNING 1  (2 course credits)

Prerequisite: CONTINUING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE or equivalent

Students learn to interpret both Bible verses and related concepts and church vocal music by expanding their sign language vocabularies, exploring grammar and syntax of sign language systems, and applying their knowledge. The first semester focuses on vocabulary.

 

SL 142  CHURCH SIGNING 2  (2 course credits)

Prerequisite: CHURCH SIGNING 1 or equivalent

Students learn to interpret both Bible verses and related concepts and church vocal music by expanding their sign language vocabularies, exploring grammar and syntax of sign language systems, and applying their knowledge. The second semester focuses on interpreting messages and songs.


 

Elective Courses

 

SL 013  FINGERSPELLING  (1 course credit)

Students develop greater proficiency in finger-spelling.

 

SL 121  CONTINUING SIGN LANGUAGE – RELIGIOUS  (1 course credit)

Students are introduced to finger-spelling, word signs, concept signs, facial expressions, and other elements of sign language for the deaf as they are applied in church settings.


 

[1] Students embarking on the Sign Language Certificate program before Fall 2005 must take only five of these six courses.

 

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