ASL II builds on foundational skills with an increased focus on the distinction between facial expressions, body movements, classifiers, and non-manual markers. Students will learn body punctuation and expand their vocabulary with over 500 new words. The course emphasizes a greater understanding of grammatical structures and ASL word order translation. In addition to studying Deaf culture, Deaf art, and Deaf history, students will encapsulate their knowledge in a Deaf culture group project in the first semester. Semester Two includes guided conversations and a movie storytelling presentation that emphasizes the creativity and expressive nature of sign language. 

Additional Expectations: Students will engage in “voice off” classes more often, immersing themselves in Deaf culture by learning without using their voices.