ITP 200 - Linguistics of ASL and English
Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in ASL 209 and a grade of “C” or better in ASL 109
Description
This course, taught in American Sign Language (ASL), trains students to perform linguistic analysis of ASL and recognize the parallel structures in English. Emphasis is placed upon examining the features of each language and contact between English and ASL.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the linguistic features of American Sign Language and English.
- Compare the discourse elements of both American Sign Language and English.
- Describe the effect of varying social characteristics on language.
- Explain the variation and historical change in American Sign Language.
- Differentiate interactions between language users when an interpreter is present versus when one is not.
Listed Topics
- American Sign Language morphology and syntax
- Stokoe, Liddell and Johnson notations
- Phonological processes, assimilation and metathesis
- GLOSSING notation and phonological analysis of transcribed ASL
- Semantics vs pragmatics
- Bilingualism
- Features of communication systems
- Discourse features
- Ritual and system constraints
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Information Literacy
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 4/26/2021
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