Undergraduate

Fall Term Schedule

The default view for the table below is "Sortable". This will allow you to sort any column in ascending order by clicking on its column heading.

Sortable | Group by Weekday

Fall 2024

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ASLA 101-1 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt MWF 2:00PM - 2:50PM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MWF 2:00PM - 2:50PM)
ASLA 101-2 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Dmitriy Kiselgof MTR 6:15PM - 7:05PM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MTR 6:15PM - 7:05PM)
ASLA 101-3 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Margaret Chastel MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lechase Room 148 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
ASLA 101-4 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Michael Balint MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lechase Room 148 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ASLA 101-5 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what you've learned. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
ASLA 101-6 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ASLA 101-7 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Guillaume Chastel MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lechase Room 148 (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
ASLA 101-8 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt MWF 8:00AM - 8:50AM
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MWF 8:00AM - 8:50AM)
ASLA 102-1 Beginning Amer Sign Lang II Dmitriy Kiselgof MTR 4:50PM - 5:40PM
A continuation course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson with a focus on expressing the language. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to Deaf Culture/history and native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MTR 4:50PM - 5:40PM)
ASLA 102-2 Beginning Amer Sign Lang II Pamela Nickels TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
A continuation course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson with a focus on expressing the language. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to Deaf Culture/history and native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Instruction permission Location Lechase Room 161 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ASLA 102-3 Beginning Amer Sign Lang II Kimberly Brandt MWF 11:35AM - 12:25PM
A continuation course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson with a focus on expressing the language. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to Deaf Culture/history and native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what you've learned. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MWF 11:35AM - 12:25PM)
ASLA 105-1 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Michael Balint MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Location Lechase Room 141 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ASLA 105-2 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Michael Balint TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Location Lechase Room 148 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ASLA 105-3 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Michael Balint TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Location Lechase Room 148 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ASLA 105-4 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Norma Tourangeau TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Location Lattimore Room 110 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ASLA 106-1 Intermediate Asl II Guillaume Chastel MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The fourth in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational and narrative skills in ASL. Students will learn and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. An introduction to analysis of grammatical principles and functions will be included. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.NOTE: MUST obtain permission code from ASL Program advisor to register for this course. ASL Majors & Minors will be permitted to register first. Prerequisites: ASL 105 in the immediately preceding semester or permission of the instructor. B or better in ASL 105 Location Lechase Room 181 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ASLA 201-1 Intro to ASL Literature Guillaume Chastel TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course will introduce students to ASL literature by studying selected videos. Student will learn the origin, characteristics of ASL literature. Emphasis will be placed on historical background, meaning of the story content, discussion of grammatical features, styles revealed in these contexts and many different examples of literature delivered in American Sign Language (ASL): stories, humor, poems and folklore. Prerequisites: ASLA 106 or permission of the instructor Location Lattimore Room 110 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ASLA 202-1 His&Cult of Amer Deaf Cmmnty Guillaume Chastel TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
An overview of various aspects of American Deaf culture, including descriptions of deafness, Deaf history, education, art and sports will allow students to explore and discuss issues facing the Deaf community. Contrasting a Deaf cultural view with the majority medical view will be discussed. Analysis of the local Deaf community is required. Prerequisites: ASL 105 or permission of the instructor Location Lattimore Room 110 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ASLA 203-1 Advanced ASL Norma Tourangeau MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The fifth in a sequence of course, this course is designed for the advanced study of ASL. It provides students with the opportunity to increase their ASL expressive competence, and to use ASL in a variety of discourse and narrative settings. Skills to be developed are: storytelling, semantic awareness analysis, in-depth exploration of ASL grammar and complex uses of space, ways of making transitions between ideas, use of classifiers, and determining appropriate perspective in specific texts. Experience with the local Deaf community through interviews is required. Satisfies the upper level writing requirement. Prerequisites: ASL 106 in the immediately preceding semester or permission of the instructor. B or better in ASL 106 Location Lechase Room 160 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ASLA 204-1 Theory&Prac Sign Lang Interp Margaret Chastel MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of Sign Language interpreting in the United States. This survey will provide students with the tools necessary for understanding: 1) the history of sign language interpreting and its impact on current models of interpreter processing, 2) the work that interpreters do, 3) the ethical foundations of the field, and 4) the multi-faceted issues related to working across languages and cultures.The course follows a seminar format and is highly interactive in nature to encourage critical thinking based on in-class discussions, assigned readings, and student projects. Prerequisites: ASL 106 or permission of the instructor. Location Lattimore Room 110 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ASLA 250-01 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Com Norma Tourangeau TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
A discussion and analysis of variation in ASL and its relation to variables of social situation and identity in American Deaf communities. Topics include theoretical and methodological concepts in sociolinguistics, levels of grammatical variation, and social variables such as region, identity, register and attitude. Research includes the language behavior of Deaf signers, children of deaf adults, third culture groups and the role of hearing L2 signers in the Deaf community. Prerequisites: ASL 106 in the immediately preceding semester or permission of the instructor. B or better in ASL 106. Location Lattimore Room 110 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ASLA 260-1 Language & Psycholinguistics Chung-Lin Yang TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110 Location Wegmans Room 1400 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ASLA 391-1 Independent Study Guillaume Chastel 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASLA 394-1 Internship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
ASLA 102-1 Beginning Amer Sign Lang II Dmitriy Kiselgof
A continuation course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson with a focus on expressing the language. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to Deaf Culture/history and native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.
ASLA 101-2 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Dmitriy Kiselgof
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
Monday and Wednesday
ASLA 105-1 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Michael Balint
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.
ASLA 106-1 Intermediate Asl II Guillaume Chastel
The fourth in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational and narrative skills in ASL. Students will learn and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. An introduction to analysis of grammatical principles and functions will be included. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.NOTE: MUST obtain permission code from ASL Program advisor to register for this course. ASL Majors & Minors will be permitted to register first. Prerequisites: ASL 105 in the immediately preceding semester or permission of the instructor. B or better in ASL 105
ASLA 203-1 Advanced ASL Norma Tourangeau
The fifth in a sequence of course, this course is designed for the advanced study of ASL. It provides students with the opportunity to increase their ASL expressive competence, and to use ASL in a variety of discourse and narrative settings. Skills to be developed are: storytelling, semantic awareness analysis, in-depth exploration of ASL grammar and complex uses of space, ways of making transitions between ideas, use of classifiers, and determining appropriate perspective in specific texts. Experience with the local Deaf community through interviews is required. Satisfies the upper level writing requirement. Prerequisites: ASL 106 in the immediately preceding semester or permission of the instructor. B or better in ASL 106
ASLA 204-1 Theory&Prac Sign Lang Interp Margaret Chastel
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of Sign Language interpreting in the United States. This survey will provide students with the tools necessary for understanding: 1) the history of sign language interpreting and its impact on current models of interpreter processing, 2) the work that interpreters do, 3) the ethical foundations of the field, and 4) the multi-faceted issues related to working across languages and cultures.The course follows a seminar format and is highly interactive in nature to encourage critical thinking based on in-class discussions, assigned readings, and student projects. Prerequisites: ASL 106 or permission of the instructor.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ASLA 101-8 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
ASLA 101-4 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Michael Balint
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
ASLA 101-6 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
ASLA 101-5 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what you've learned.
ASLA 101-7 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Guillaume Chastel
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
ASLA 102-3 Beginning Amer Sign Lang II Kimberly Brandt
A continuation course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson with a focus on expressing the language. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to Deaf Culture/history and native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what you've learned. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.
ASLA 101-3 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Margaret Chastel
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
ASLA 101-1 Beginning Amer Sign Lang I Kimberly Brandt
An introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned.
Tuesday and Thursday
ASLA 250-01 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Com Norma Tourangeau
A discussion and analysis of variation in ASL and its relation to variables of social situation and identity in American Deaf communities. Topics include theoretical and methodological concepts in sociolinguistics, levels of grammatical variation, and social variables such as region, identity, register and attitude. Research includes the language behavior of Deaf signers, children of deaf adults, third culture groups and the role of hearing L2 signers in the Deaf community. Prerequisites: ASL 106 in the immediately preceding semester or permission of the instructor. B or better in ASL 106.
ASLA 105-2 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Michael Balint
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.
ASLA 202-1 His&Cult of Amer Deaf Cmmnty Guillaume Chastel
An overview of various aspects of American Deaf culture, including descriptions of deafness, Deaf history, education, art and sports will allow students to explore and discuss issues facing the Deaf community. Contrasting a Deaf cultural view with the majority medical view will be discussed. Analysis of the local Deaf community is required. Prerequisites: ASL 105 or permission of the instructor
ASLA 102-2 Beginning Amer Sign Lang II Pamela Nickels
A continuation course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson with a focus on expressing the language. Topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You learn conversational strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Students will also be exposed to Deaf Culture/history and native signers modeling appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Interaction activities allow you to rehearse what youve learned. Experience with the local Deaf community is required. Instruction permission
ASLA 105-4 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Norma Tourangeau
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.
ASLA 260-1 Language & Psycholinguistics Chung-Lin Yang
Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110
ASLA 105-3 Intermed Americn Sign Lang I Michael Balint
The third in a sequence of courses, this course focuses on further development of conversational skills in ASL. Students will acquire and expand different conversational strategies and increase ASL vocabulary. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. Information on Deaf Culture/history will be expanded. Experience with the local Deaf community is required.
ASLA 201-1 Intro to ASL Literature Guillaume Chastel
This course will introduce students to ASL literature by studying selected videos. Student will learn the origin, characteristics of ASL literature. Emphasis will be placed on historical background, meaning of the story content, discussion of grammatical features, styles revealed in these contexts and many different examples of literature delivered in American Sign Language (ASL): stories, humor, poems and folklore. Prerequisites: ASLA 106 or permission of the instructor