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• ASL 3500: The Global Deaf Experience

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course addresses the exclusion and disabling of Deaf peoples around the globe. Students uncover how we can improve the inclusion and equity of Deaf peoples in the United States by critically evaluating how various global cultures address Deaf peoples in terms of human and language rights, discrimination, education, and access to healthcare and employment. Students demonstrate critical thinking and evaluate how varying perspectives influence the global Deaf experience and determine how they apply to Deaf peoples in the United States. Preq: Junior standing.
  ShareASL 3500 - The Global Deaf Experience

• ASL 3950: ASL-Engl Interpretg Fld Observ

  2.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Beginning interpreting students are exposed to various interpreting models and experiences to prepare them for functioning as professional interpreters. Students are expected to observe working interpreters in field settings for a minimum of 90 hours; and to contrast observation experiences and identify challenges in each setting. Preq: ASL 3150.
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• ASL 3970: Creative Inquiry in ASL

  1.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Students focus on a special research area under the guidance of a faculty member. After acquiring the requisite background, students formulate hypotheses for a group project, develop a critical framework, and initiate research on a specific topic.
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• ASL 4010: Linguistics of ASL

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Designed for advanced-level students in American Sign Language. Primary goal is to further develop students' understanding and knowledge of American Sign Language by incorporating in-depth analysis of American Sign Language's historical development, linguistic structures, syntax, grammar, and pragmatics. Preq: ASL 3020.
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• ASL 4020: Discourse in ASL

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Continuation of American Sign Language 4010. Primary goal is to further develop students' understanding and knowledge of American Sign Language by incorporating analysis of time concepts, variations due to region and ethnicity, pluralization, classifiers, locatives, temporal aspects, and pronoun usage in American Sign Language. Preq: ASL 4010.
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• ASL 4050: Advanced Deaf Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Advanced study of Deaf Culture in the United States, including folklore, anthropology and sociology. Students examine Deaf peoples from a variety of perspectives and a wide range of time periods. Topics include philosophical, educational, social, political and economic aspects of the Deaf community. Students also discuss Deaf cultural theories, such as "Deafhood" and Deaf-gain, and make connections or parallels between those historical events and the cultural theories. Preq: ASL 3010.
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• ASL 4100: Advanced Deaf History

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Explores the history of the Deaf community and the ways the majority culture has perceived Deaf people, their community and education. The includes the nineteenth-century controversy over communication methods, cultural reasons, and the rise of important themes in Deaf history. Preq: ASL 3010.
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• ASL 4200: Interpreting in Elem Sch II

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Continuation of ASL 3200. Further analyses of elementary school curricular discourse; rendering interpretations of elementary school classroom discourse simultaneously; preparation and interpretation or presentations from second language into first language; and assessment of the effectiveness or interpreted products. Preq: ASL 3200.
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• ASL 4250: Interpreting in High Sch II

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Continuation of ASL 3250. Further analyses of high school curricular discourse; rendering interpretations of high school classroom discourse simultaneously; preparing and interpreting presentations from second language to first language; and assessment of the effectiveness of interpreted products. Preq: ASL 3250.
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• ASL 4350: Ethics in the ASL Community

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Explores the fundamentals of ethics and the moral life in the American Sign Language community. This includes medical bioethics, legal obligations, and research studies with deaf people. Enhanced learning and the use of critical thinking skills are conducted on ethics among diverse populations through a variety of discourses: participating in classroom discussions, doing presentations, and writing reflective papers. Preq: ASL 3010.
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