ASL 543 - Assessing ASL (L2) Learners

Credits: 3
Prerequisites ASLPI ?3.5, DED-518, DED-538, and DED-541
This course focuses on description and evaluation of American Sign Language (ASL) by assessing sign language skills of second language learners (L2). Measurements using ASLPI, diagnostic evaluation, rubrics, and ASL checklists will be highlighted. Extensive classroom exercises focus on the measurement and analysis of language samples by phonological, morphological, and syntactic criteria for L2 learners.