• ASL 311: Adv ASL I: Ed Contexts

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course emphasizes advanced expressive and receptive American Sign Language skills in an educational context. Review of grammatical structures.(RE) Prerequisite(s): ASL 212.
  ShareASL 311 - Adv ASL I: Ed Contexts

• ASL 410: Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Supervised practicum. Planning social justice oriented units for the ASL/English bilingual classroom.(Same as Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 410)(RE) Prerequisite(s): 310 with a grade of B or better; American Sign Language 212 with a grade of B or better. Comment(s): Taught in American Sign Language. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
  ShareASL 410 - Practicum

• ASL 421: History & Culture of the Deaf

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Comprehensive overview of historical and socio-cultural aspects of the Deaf. Students will explore beliefs, theories, and evidence about the historical experience of Deaf people; the influence of geographic, cultural, educational, and economic forces on Deaf people; concepts and implications of disability theory; social and medical models as ways of defining the Deaf population; demographics including the various subcultures and under-represented groups in the larger Deaf community; impact of Deaf education on the history and organizational structure of the Deaf community. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 211.Comment(s): This course is offered in summer only.
  ShareASL 421 - History & Culture of the Deaf

• ASL 422: Deaf Literature & ASL Folklore

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course provides an opportunity for ASL students to explore various genres of literature by and about d/Deaf people. Concentrates on d/Deaf characters and the influences of Deaf culture and Deaf history on literacy works from early 1900s to the present. There will be extensive use of videotaped materials. The course content will include viewing and discussing works performed by Deaf poets, writers, dramatists, and storytellers. Taught in ASL. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 212.
  ShareASL 422 - Deaf Literature & ASL Folklore

• ASL 435: Linguistics/American Sign Lang

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to grammatical and linguistic structures of ASL. Language variations, discourse, bilingualism, and language contact also covered. Conducted in ASL.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 211.
  ShareASL 435 - Linguistics/American Sign Lang

• ASL 445: Teaching ASL: Grade Pre K-5

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  ACTFL standards-based pedagogy, research, assessment, curricula, and instructional materials for the Pre K-5 ASL classroom.Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 311.
  ShareASL 445 - Teaching ASL: Grade Pre K-5

• ASL 455: Teaching of World Languages

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  ACTFL standards-based instructional methods, resources, integrated technologies, second language theories, research and evaluation for world languages. Required for licensure in World Languages. Recommended Background: Completion or near completion of world language hours for certification. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.(See World Language and English as a Second Language 455.)
  ShareASL 455 - Teaching of World Languages

• ASL 504: Clncl Experience in Tchng ASL

  3.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Designed to provide preservice training for future teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing. Practical application of strategies and theory are provided via the classroom setting.Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  ShareASL 504 - Clncl Experience in Tchng ASL

• ASL 521: History & Culture of the Deaf

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Comprehensive overview of historical and socio-cultural aspects of the Deaf. Students will explore beliefs, theories, and evidence about the historical experience of Deaf people; the influence of geographic, cultural, educational, and economic forces on Deaf people; concepts and implications of disability theory; social and medical models as ways of defining the Deaf population; demographics including the various subcultures and under-represented groups that comprise the larger Deaf community; the impact of deaf education on the history and organizational structure of the Deaf community.Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both ASL 421 and ASL 521.Comment(s): Course is conducted in ASL only. Suggested completion of ASL 211 prior to registering.
  ShareASL 521 - History & Culture of the Deaf

• ASL 523: Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Supervised practicum. Planning social justice oriented units for the ASL/English bilingual classroom.Cross-listed: (See Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 523.)(DE) Prerequisite(s): Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (EDDE) 310 with a grade of B or better; American Sign Language (ASL) 212 with a grade of B or better.Comment(s): Taught in American Sign Language.Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education major.
  ShareASL 523 - Practicum