Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies

TASL 501 First and Second Language Acquisition in ASL

The course will introduce major theories of acquisition, and similarities and differences between first language and second language acquisition and learning for teaching ASL as L1 and L2.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

TASL 502 ASL Teaching Methods

This course will introduce theories and methods for teaching ASL as L1 and L2 across multiple instructional settings: elementary, secondary and post-secondary.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

TASL 503 ASL Assessment and Testing

The course will discuss classroom assessment tools and evaluation techniques to assess L1 and L2 ASL students' receptive, expressive and conversational skills and socio-cultural knowledge across multiple instruction settings.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 504 ASL Curriculum Development and Design

This course will examine curriculum development in ASL education across multiple educational settings. Development and models of syllabi, including instructional technology and materials, along with lesson plans will be explored.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)/Minor(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 505 Teaching Deaf Community, Culture, and ASL Literature

The course will focus on methods of teaching Deaf community and culture, and ASL literature in ASL classes. Appropriate cultural, community and literature contents will be explored.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 506 Contemporary Professional Issues in Teaching ASL

The course will explore and address the contemporary issues in the profession of teaching ASL including language policy, state and national credentialing issues.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 507 ASL Research Methods

The purposes, values, designs and methods of research in educational setting will be introduced. The students will conduct research on a topic related to ASL teaching.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 511 American Sign Language Linguistics

This course involves a comprehensive review of current sign language linguistics research with emphasis on how it shapes ASL education, and guides educators to develop appropriate curriculum materials that address different needs of language competence.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

TASL 560 Special Topics in Teaching American Sign Language

Advanced topics in Teaching American Sign Language. Specific topics will be determined by the instructor and by current student needs. S/U or letter graded.
1-6

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

TASL 593 Practicum for ASL Teaching I

Students will have observational learning experiences with other ASL teachers in ASL as first language or second language instruction in various education settings.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 594 Practicum for ASL Teaching II

Students will have in-depth teaching and learning experiences in teaching ASL as a first language or second language in an educational setting.
3

Prerequisites

TASL 593 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

TASL 600 ASL Graduate Research

Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate, and conduct quantitative and qualitative approaches to research surrounding the teaching and learning of ASL as a first or second language. 

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

TASL 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour. S/U graded.
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Teaching American Sign Lang Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times