ASL-English Contrastive Analysis

(formerly Contrastive Analysis for Interpreters) This course examines and contrasts the major linguistic features of American Sign Language and English. The course systematically analyzes the two languages using the analytic and descriptive tools of linguistics to examine various dimensions of the languages such as phonology, morphology, and syntax. The course also seeks to develop in students an ability to use the analytic and contrastive tools of linguistics as an aid in understanding novel linguistic constructions in each language.

Corequisite with ASL 4615 Interpreting Inquiry Texts. Prerequisites: ASL 4600 Introduction to Interpreting plus a clear pass on the screening for entry.

This course is not offered at this time. Please check back after January 26, 2009.