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Lorna Rozelle
LING 403
Seattle Campus
Introduction to the phonological, morphological, and syntactic structure of American Sign Language. Topics include acquisition, sociolinguisitics, neurolinguisitics, lexicography, history, and culture. Knowledge of American Sign Language is not required. Prerequisite: LING 200, 201, 203, or 400.
Class description
This is a five credit course focusing on the structure of American Sign Language (ASL). We will be looking at the core areas of phonology, morphology and syntax, as well as topics in acquisition, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics. The class meets four hours a week; the fifth hour is a lab hour. During this fifth hour, students are expected to work and report back on a series of projects and assignments.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture and small group discussion.
Recommended preparation
This course is intended for any student with an interest in the linguistics of American Sign Language; the only prerequisite is an introductory linguistics course (LING 200, 201, 203 or 400). No prior knowledge of ASL is needed, nor is any advanced knowledge of linguistics assumed.
Class assignments and grading
Regular attendance and participation in class discussions. Attendance at Carol Padden's 1/18 Walker-Ames lecture strongly recommended. Assigned readings. Students are expected to come to class having read the assigned paper(s) and being prepared to participate in small group and class discussion. There will be occasional homework assignments. There will be a midterm and a final exam. One written critique: There will be a short (5 double-spaced pages maximum) written assignment which summarizes and critiques one or two different articles on some aspect of ASL linguistics. Undergraduates may select from the reading list, graduates are expected to find papers not covered in class. Final Project
30% Exams 25% Final Project 15% Critique 20% Homework 10% Participation and Attendance
