American Sign Language

ASL III

ASL III introduces over 600 new vocabulary words and focuses on navigating the world as an adult and a professional while advocating for the Deaf community. Students will learn to aid Deaf individuals in health emergency scenarios and explore how visual storytelling helps the Deaf community advocate for proper representation. The course also emphasizes using technology and a Biblical understanding of the Imago Dei in advocating for Deaf rights. Students will master classifiers and ensure their glossing in ASL word order is aligned with all variations of time, location, topic, verb, and comment/action. Key projects include telling a life story, creating a family tree, and presenting a passion project. 

Additional Expectations: Students will engage in “voice off” classes as course standard, using English sparingly, immersing themselves in Deaf culture by learning without using their voices.

Course Number 0493
Grade Level 9,10,11,12
Pre-Requisite Grade of B or higher in ASL II or instructor approval via assessment.
Application and/or Audition Date None
Credits 10
VCHS Graduation Credit World Language
UC Approval Yes E Course (LOTE)
Fees None