American Sign Language

Framingham State University

United States of America, Framingham

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Duration48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 17,460 / Year

Apply DateDecember 1, 2021

Next IntakeJanuary 19, 2022

American Sign Language

About

Overview The American Sign Language program of Framingham State University provides students with a foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and associated courses that cover the history, culture, and literature of the Deaf Community in the U.S. within a social justice framework. Students choose to concentrate in American Sign Language/English Interpreting or in Deaf Studies. Students with prior knowledge of, or instruction in, ASL must be assessed to determine their level of entry into the ASL course sequence. Students needing ASL prerequisite preparation coursework for ASGN 301 Advanced American Sign Language I may utilize up to four of their open electives in order to take the necessary courses.Program Learning ObjectivesGraduating students should be able to:Communicate in their working languages (American Sign Language and English) at level of proficiency equivalent to the Advanced High Level of speaking and listening as established by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language.Interpret in settings appropriate to entry-level interpreters.Integrate their knowledge of the history, culture, values and diversity of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind communities into their interpreting practice.Integrate their knowledge of interpersonal and intercultural communication dynamics into their interpreting practice.Participate in undergraduate-level research in interpreting or linguistics. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The American Sign Language program of Framingham State University is offered by the World Language Department with concentrations in American Sign Language/English Interpreting and in Deaf Studies.

Disciplines

Language Studies

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1Application for Undergraduate AdmissionApplication Fee – $50Official High School and/or College/University Transcripts or National Exam ScoresOfficial Course-by-Course Evaluation of High School and College/University Transcript(s) by one of the following providers: The Center for Educational Documentation (CED), World Education Services (WES), International Education Evaluations (IEE), SpanTran - The Evaluation CompanyTOEFL or IELTS Score Report if education was in a language other than English

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American Sign Language

Framingham State University

United States of America, Framingham

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