ASL 4000 - Contrastive Linguistic Analysis: ASL/English

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Introduction to basic similarities and differences in the linguistic structures and uses of American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Examining categories from a universal perspective, contrastive linguistic analysis is accomplished by focusing on: phonological and morphological processes, syntactic properties, discourse types, word classes, and linguistic variation in Deaf and non-deaf communities in the United States. The student will also analyze both ASL and English language samples. Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity Requirement. Prer., Junior or Senior standing.