LING 4406

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LING 4406
American Sign Language Linguistics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course offers an overview of sign language linguistics, including the core areas of linguistics and how they apply to ASL and other signed languages. Topics covered will include, but not be limited to: arbitrariness and iconicity, non-manual signals, plurality, derivation of nouns and verbs, acquisition, sociolinguistic variation, emergence of new sign languages, and bilingualism in the Deaf community. The course will be co-taught by a native ASL signer and an English speaker and will be taught in both ASL and English. ASL/English interpretation will be provided.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 ASL 1102 or LING 1101. Corequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements (D-AG), (SCD-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASL 4410

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18459 LING 4406   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Diesing, M

      Schertz, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person