ASL 1001: Elementary American Sign Language I

1. Demonstrate proficiency in using the target language, develop familiarity with the target language system, and integrate opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge.
2. Identify the value and role of literary and cultural communications and use them to interpret the perspectives of the target cultures over time.
3. Apply informational literacy skills by gathering, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting cultural information.
4. Experiment with ethical reasoning by interpreting and analyzing the meaning, cultural significance, and ethical implications of literary and non-literary communications.
5. Illustrate their intercultural competence by examining how people in this culture engage with everyday life and comparing these practices to those in other cultures.