CCOG for ASL 160 Spring 2024
- Course Number:
- ASL 160
- Course Title:
- Visual/Gestural Communication
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Focuses on the study of gestures, mime, and pantomime that accompany non-manual communication. Examines facial expressions, body movements, and handshapes that communicate meaning in ASL.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
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Use gestures, body language, facial expression, and space to improve visual communication.
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Visually describe various sizes and shapes, surroundings and appearance of objects.
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Exhibit varying degrees of emotions and different forms of non-verbal communications.
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Use visual communication techniques to convey short stories, ASL Visual Vernacular and ASL Personification.