MLL 335 - Classifiers in American Sign Language

Units: 3
Linguistic components that deal with American Sign Language (ASL) Classifiers. Identifying different ASL classifiers and appropriate use for certain types of ASL classifiers. Aspects of ASL classifiers such as non-manual signals and storytelling.

Prerequisites: MLL 332.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Learn different types of ASL classifiers and its functions.
Visualize ASL classifiers from written and picture stories.
Expand his/her ASL classifiers within same content of the story.
Increase expressive and receptive ASL classifier skills.
Understand ASL classifiers in the linguistic standpoint.
Demonstrate fluency in ASL classifier productions, non-manual signals (NMS), and storytelling.
Recognize and appreciate differences in classifier productions in style from ethically and racially diverse deaf individuals.