Prerequisites: ASL I and a teacher recommendation

American Sign Language II builds upon the topics, vocabulary, and grammar introduced in previous lessons in ASL I. Emphasis is placed on the art of deaf conversation, grammar, and ASL gloss (sentence structure). Additional insights into deaf culture and history will be incorporated throughout the curriculum. Students will build on the art of storytelling introduced in ASL I. In addition to in-class activities, students are highly encouraged to attend 10+ hours of outside events in the deaf community during the year and commit to the total immersion into the deaf or hard-of-hearing world while in class.