SHS 121

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Credit: 4 hours.

This is an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL). No prior experience with the language is necessary. Students will learn vocabulary, elementary-level grammatical structures, and elements of U.S. Deaf Culture in order to engage in entry-level conversations in ASL. Basic social and communication skills associated with the use of ASL will be emphasized. This course is part of a sequence of courses that will fulfill the foreign language requirement for UIUC undergraduate students. Same as LING 121. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: SHS 222 must be taken prior to or concurrently with SHS 121, unless student has consent of instructor.

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