ASL 435 (M1) - American Sign Language I

American Sign Language I

Manchester Coll of Professional Studies::American Sign Language
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Synchronous
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 15 
Term:  Fall 2025 - Full Term (08/25/2025 - 12/08/2025)
CRN:  13824
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Introduction to American Sign Language with emphasis on visual receptive and expressive use of language, as well as providing opportunities for other forms of visual communication such as facial expression, mime, and gesture. Participants develop their skills through videotapes, classroom participation, and readings that cover issues important to the Deaf community. A weekly, one-hour language laboratory is required as part of this course. Limited to 15 students. No credit if credit has been received for COMM 401 (previously COMM 533).
Section Comments: Closed to ASL/Eng Interpreting majors. All others welcome. Concurrent registration with ASL 435.LM1
Equivalent(s):  COMM 533, COMM 401
Majors not allowed in section: ASL/ENGLINTR:: ASL/English Interpreting
Instructors:  Karen O'Hicks

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/25/2025 12/8/2025 TR 10:10am - 12:00pm ONLINE

Additional Course Details:

If students’ previous ASL courses have not been through UNH Manchester, they will need to schedule a language assessment prior to enrolling in this course. The assessment is used to determine course placement based on language competency demonstrated. Contact the Academic Advising office for information about how to schedule an assessment.

Booklist

Book Details
DEAF IN AMERICA:VOICES FROM A CULTURE 88
by PADDEN Required
ISBN
978067419424 3
PUBLISHER
NORTON