Explores global diversity in Deaf culture and signed languages, as well as the lived experiences of Deaf people in communities around the world. Focuses on the Deaf world as a new paradigm that challenges prevailing views of the Deaf community.

Introduces the two basic skills of American Sign Language (ASL): receptive and expressive skills. Studies language within its cultural context.

Builds on ASL& 121 to work towards mastery of American Sign Language (ASL) by gaining a deeper insight of vocabulary, grammar, receptive/expressive skills, and deaf history and increased knowledge about Deaf culture and community.

Builds on ASL& 122 to work towards mastery of American Sign Language (ASL) with focus on grammatical features that include visual, spatial and non-verbal components. Intensive work on development of receptive/expressive skills and vocabulary. Continuation of study of Deaf culture and community.

Emphasizes expressive and receptive skills development and American Sign Language fluency. Focus on correcting formation of signs, movement, rhythm, and clarity. Idioms and slang taught.

Continues development of American Sign Language fluency - includes expressive and receptive skills, vocabulary (including ASL idioms and slang) and ASL grammar; introduces ASL linguistics.

Continues development of American Sign Language fluency, including increased proficiency in ASL grammar, linguistics, and non-manual features through intensive conversational and public speaking exercises, as well as, increased vocabulary, ASL idioms, and slang.