Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL): A program that focuses on American Sign Language as a visual and motor medium of communication and discourse for deaf individuals and deaf culture. Includes instruction in the development of ASL, ASL morphology and syntax, signing technique, English translation of ASL, formal and colloquial ASL, and ASL transcription.
American Sign Language (ASL) & the Deaf Studies major takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in American and world society. The program promotes the understanding of deaf people as a linguistic and cultural group and encourages students to analyze existing stereotypes and policies relating to deaf and hard-of-hearing people in order to work both within their own communities and others in effecting change...
Be on the forefront of American Sign Language, Deaf Culture and interpreting at St. Kate‘s. As an ASL or interpreting major, you will learn the art of interpreting spoken English into ASL and back again while working with professors who are worldwide leaders in their field.
Through courses, internships and service learning, you will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the culture of American Deaf people and increase your communicative competence...
The courses and opportunities in the Deaf Studies program teach students the basic language American Sign Language and the culture of the Deaf community, as well as introduce them personally to members of the Deaf community.
In addition to coursework, students get actively involved in community learning partnerships where their classroom knowledge is applied to the "real world." Students can complete the necessary courses and earn a certificate...
Sign Language Interpreting is a richly fulfilling and creative profession requiring keen intelligence and a sensitivity to the smallest nuances in communication. Professional interpreters have opportunities to work in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
Summary of Requirements 2009-2010
General Studies 40
Pre-Major Courses 6
Major and Related Courses 36
Free Elective Courses 38
TOTAL 120
Required pre-major courses 6 hours DST 101 Introduction to Deaf Studies (3)
LIN 263 Introduction to the Structure of American Sign Language (3)
Required major courses 27 hours ASL 301 ASL and English: Comparative Analysis (3)
ASL 303 Classifiers: Theory and Applications (3)
ASL 304 Fingerspelling and ASL Numbers:...
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