American Sign Language (ASL)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
ASL 101. American Sign Language I3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Description: A functional-notional approach to learning beginning American Sign Language (ASL). Development of basic knowledge of and understanding of conversational ASL and cultural features of the language and community.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 102. American Sign Language II3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor.
Description: Continued development of basic knowledge and understanding of conversational ASL and cultural features of the language and community.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 201. American Sign Language III3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor.
Description: Development of intermediate expressive and receptive ASL skills and cultural features of the language and community.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 202. American Sign Language IV3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): ASL 201 with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor.
Description: Continued development of intermediate expressive and receptive ASL skills and cultural features of the language and community.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 205. Accelerated American Sign Language III & IV6 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 with a minimum grade of B, or permission of instructor.
Description: Allows students to complete American Sign Language III and American Sign Language IV in one semester. The course focuses on advanced expressive and receptive skills while building an understanding of the cultural context.
Note: Recommended for intended majors.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 213. Special Topics in American Sign Language1-3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Description: Presentation of course material of a timely, specialized, or topical nature.
Note: Specific course orientation will appear beside title.
Note: May be retaken to a maximum of six hours if subject matter is different each time.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 301. American Sign Language V3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): ASL 202 with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor.
Description: Development of advanced expressive and receptive ASL skills and cultural features of the language and community.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 302. American Sign Language VI3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): ASL 301 with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor.
Description: Continued development of advanced expressive and receptive ASL skills and cultural features of the language and community.
Note: Clinical hours required.
Note: Final course in the ASL sequence.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 305. Accelerated American Sign Language V & VI6 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 with a minimum grade of B, or permission of instructor.
Description: Allows students to complete American Sign Language III and American Sign Language IV in one semester. The course focuses on advanced expressive and receptive skills while building an understanding of the cultural context.
Note: Recommended for intended majors.
Note: Clinical hours required.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 400. American Sign Language VII3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): ASL 302 with a grade of C or better.
Description: ASL 400 builds on the grammar and vocabulary students have learned in the beginning language sequence (ASL 101 to ASL 302). The chief aim is communicative native-like competencies, to increase understanding of advanced ASL discourse, and the improvement of conversational skills. Videos and other media from the American Deaf community will be discussed.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
ASL 405. Advanced ASL1 Unit
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): ASL 302 or ASL 305; ASL 400; admission to ASLIS major and good standing in the program.
Description: ASL 405 builds on the grammar and vocabulary students have learned in the beginning language sequence (ASL 101 to ASL 302 / ASL 305) and ASL 400. The chief aim is communicative native-like competencies, better understanding of advanced ASL discourse, and the improvement of conversational skills. Videos and other media from the American Deaf community will be discussed.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
