American Sign Language Studies (BA)
The B.A. in American Sign Language allows students to pursue one of two tracks: American Sign Language Literature and Deaf Cultural Studies or Interpreting American Sign Language and English. ASLN 1101 Elementary American Sign Language I-ASLN 1104 Intermediate American Sign Language II are prerequisites and the credits do not count towards the major.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASLN 3305 | Advanced American Sign Language | 3 |
| ASLN 3306W | Advanced American Sign Language Level II | 3 |
| ASLN/LING 3800 | Structure of American Sign Language (Spring odd years) | 3 |
| LING 2850 | Introduction to Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community | 3 |
| LING 3850 | Cultural and Linguistic Variation in the Deaf Community (Spring even years) | 3 |
| Select one of the following Tracks: | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Tracks
American Sign Language Literature and Deaf Cultural Studies Track
Students must complete a minimum of nine credits, of which, a minimum of six credits must be from group A. All nine credits may be satisfied from Group A.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | ||
| ASLN 3650 | Deaf Writers and American Sign Language Literature (Spring odd years) | 3 |
| ASLN 3750 | Mental Health and Social Justice in the Deaf Community | 3 |
| ASLN/WGSS 3254 | Women and Gender in the Deaf World | 3 |
| Group B | ||
| ASLN 3290 | Field Study | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3292 | Experiential Learning | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3293 | Foreign Study | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3295 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3298 | Variable Topics | 3 |
| ASLN 3299 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
Interpreting American Sign Language and English Track
Students must complete all of the courses in Group A (12 credits) with an additional three credits from Group B.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | ||
| ASLN 2500 | Introduction to Interpreting: American Sign Language and English | 3 |
| ASLN 2600 | Process of Interpreting: American Sign Language and English | 3 |
| ASLN 2700 | Interpreting in Various Settings | 3 |
| ASLN 2800 | Consecutive Interpreting | 3 |
| Group B | ||
| ASLN 3290 | Field Study | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3292 | Experiential Learning | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3293 | Foreign Study | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3295 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| ASLN 3298 | Variable Topics | 3 |
| ASLN 3299 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Communicate using ASL at a level of proficiency that aligns with the goals and objectives of each level of ASL, culminating in skills equivalent to the Advanced Mid Level of speaking (expressive ASL) and listening (receptive ASL) as established by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL proficiency scale).
- Integrate their knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, values, diversity and the experiences of members within the Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind communities.
- Interpret between ASL and English at a novel level of interpreting.