General Information

• Name: Special Topics in Sign Language
• Discipline: American Sign Language (AM)
• Units (Credits): 0.5–3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Includes short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. May be repeated for up to six units.

Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Course objectives may vary according to particular topics.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of the AA Deaf Studies Degree Program is to provide knowledge and skills for those who will be working with Deaf/HH persons.

Communication:
• Communicate with persons who use sign language
• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural aspects of persons who are deaf

Analysis:
• Compare and analyze the similarities and differences between English and ASL
• Locate and evaluate information

Personal Development:
• Demonstrate ability to use a different modality and language
• Develop knowledge of a different cultural and linguistic minority
• Expand communication to include users of ASL

Community Commitment:
• Compare and analyze the similarities and differences between English and ASL
• Locate and evaluate information