Describes spoken English and ASL (American Sign Language) on five levels: phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse and compares/contrasts them using real-world examples. Describes major linguistic components and processes of English and ASL. Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure. Emphasizes ASL's status as a natural language by comparing/contrasting similarities and unique differences between the two languages.

The ASL language course related to residency in the Shea Language House at UVA for students who have applied to and been accepted into the ASL Language Pod in the Shea House dormitory. Student residents will further develop their ASL language skills and understanding of Deaf culture through conversations among their peers in their dorm setting, weekly dinner meetings, and other arranged activities.

In many ways, this course is intended to serve as a way to continue to develop and refine ASL language awareness and effectiveness. It is both a continuation of ASL 1010 through 2020, and (as its title implies) emphasizes on the development and inclusion of extended and/or complex narratives and their elements with a focus on improving communication fluency through the incorporation and refinement of ASL depiction. This is course also serves as an elective for the Minor in ASL and Deaf Culture.

The majority of deaf people live in the so-called "Global South"; regions like South America, Asia, Africa and India, which have experienced colonialism or and/or have limited access to resources and power. However, historically deaf studies focused on the experiences of deaf people in the "Global North." The course will consider how deaf people's experiences in the Global South have been shaped by local and international contexts, and re-imagine deaf studies from these perspectives.

Students will collaborate fully in American Sign Language to develop a class project based upon that of students in course offerings from previous semesters. Students will follow the Scientific Method and negotiate all aspects of the project. Students will naturally develop ASL presentation skills, increase range of sign vocabulary, and increase understanding and fluency in ASL and Deaf culture. This course is an elective for the Minor in ASL and Deaf Culture.

Independent Study in American Sign Language. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission