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ASL Topic: Classifiers II (1 credit)
This course focuses on application and expansion of classifiers. Rules will be provided for classifier use in various contexts, emphasizing how the signer’s perspective influences the selection of the appropriate classifier. Pass/Fail grading basis.
Course Number:  PST 150
Tuition: $230
Prerequisites:  PST 303 or permission of the department.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu

Beginning Fingerspelling (1 credit)
This course is designed to help students develop comprehension and production fingerspelling skills used in American Sign Language. Within a range of contexts and using a variety of topics, the instructor will guide the students through extensive fingerspelling drills that emphasize clear form and transitions. Pass/Fail grading basis.
Class Number: PST 136-C
Tuition: $230
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu

Intermediate Fingerspelling (1 credit)
This course expands the emphasis on using fingerspelled and abbreviated words as well as lexicalized signs in ASL within a range of contexts. The instructor will guide the student through dialogues and short stories that emphasize clear form and transitions. Pass/Fail grading basis.
Class Number: PST 137-C
Tuition: $230
Prerequisites: Completion of ASL III or permission of the department.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu


Visual Gestural Communication (3 credits)
Students will develop capabilities in non-verbal communication and visual gestural communication, studying gestures as a form of communication and basis for visual language. Emphasis is on learning to think in pictures and building comprehension and production communication skills.
Class Number: PST 300
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites: none
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu

ASL I (3 credits)
This course is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). Readiness for learning is approached via visual gestural communication techniques, as well as emphasis on comprehension and production conversational skills. Students are also introduced to information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
Class Number: PST 301-C
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites: none
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu

ASL II (3 credits)
This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language (ASL) skills with primary focus on refining the use of basic ASL sentence types. Students will learn routine communicative functions of the language. Information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture will be included. Prerequisites: ASL I or the equivalent with a grade of “B” or better and permission of the department.
Class Number: PST 302-C
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites:  ASL I or the equivalent with a grade of "B" or better and permission of the department.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu

ASL III (3 credits)
This course builds on skills learned in American Sign Language (ASL) II, adding more complex ASL grammatical features and vocabulary, short stories, narratives, and dialogues. Discourse will include description of general surroundings, appropriate sequencing, temporal aspects and conditionals. Information about the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture will be included.
Class Number: PST 303-C
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites: ASL II with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu


ASL IV (3 credits)
This course expands on the development of American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and grammar, and significant topics relevant to the Deaf community.
Class Number: PST 304-C
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites: ASL III with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu


ASL V (3 credits)
This course applies knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) grammar and vocabulary to the description of increasingly complex constructs, processes and situations. Information on cultural values and attitudes as they relate to the Deaf community is also examined.
Class Number: PST 305-C
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites: ASL IV with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu

ASL VI (3 credits)
This course builds on the cultural competence and language skills developed in ASL V with increased focus on developing comprehension and production storytelling skills.
Class Number:  PST 306-C
Tuition: $690
Prerequisites:  ASL IV with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.
Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu