UNH MAnchester
The minor in ASL and Deaf Studies program at UNH was the nation’s first program to be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education and is one of only 15 accredited programs in the country.
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American Sign Language is a visual language that is predominately used by Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the United States and many parts of Canada. Learning the intricacies of American Sign Language and Deaf culture prepares students to work with the Deaf community.
UNH Manchester is home to the nation’s first accredited interpreting program and one of only 15 accredited programs in the country. The American Sign Language and Deaf studies minor gives you the foundational knowledge and skills to become more involved with the Deaf community. Guided by distinguished faculty who are native ASL signers and/or certified interpreters, you’ll acquire basic fluency in American Sign Language all while gaining a sociocultural perspective on Deaf culture.
American Sign Language is a visual language that is predominately used by Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the United States and many parts of Canada. Developing fluency in American Sign Language and expertise in the community and culture provides a foundation for careers that work with the American Deaf community.
Academic policies related to Minors.
To earn a minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, students must complete 24 credits, with no individual grade lower than C-.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ASL 435 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 436 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| INTR 438 | A Socio-cultural Perspective on the Deaf Community | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 12 | |
ASL 531 | American Sign Language III | |
ASL 532 | American Sign Language IV | |
ASL 621 | Advanced American Sign Language Discourse I | |
ASL 622 | Advanced American Sign Language Discourse II | |
INTR 539 | Comparative Linguistic Analysis for Interpreters | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
An important part of learning any language is moving beyond the classroom lessons to become more comfortable in real-life situations.
The ASL lab helps you advance your skills, giving you valuable practice in grammar and vocabulary through communication exercises with Deaf lab facilitators and members of the Deaf community.
ASL is a visual language, so the lab includes a video room to record your progress, which allows you to receive valuable feedback from your professors and peers.
The primary mission of the American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program is to cultivate students’ linguistic and cultural competencies through nationally recognized standards for collegiate interpreter education, preparing students for careers in interpreting services or related fields.