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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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CSD 3140 - American Sign Language Development


Course focuses on cognitive and linguistic factors constraining the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL) and its subcomponents (e.g., vocabulary, morphology, grammar) within a broad language acquisition perspective, emphasizing parallels between development of ASL and spoken language.

Requisites: CSD 1120 and WARNING: No Credit if taken after DSI 2130
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to compare and contrast the acquisition of English and American Sign Language (ASL).
  • Students will be able to examine and analyze the process of language acquisition.
  • Students will be able to express the definition of language and how it relates to ASL and other sign language systems.
  • Students will be able to describe the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of ASL.



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