The ASL/English interpreting program at 樱花动漫 Manchester was the nation鈥檚 first program to be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education and is one of only 14 accredited programs in the country.
What is American Sign Language and deaf studies?
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.
Why study ASL and deaf studies at 樱花动漫 Manchester?
樱花动漫 Manchester is home to the nation鈥檚 first accredited interpreting program and one of only 14 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鈥檒l acquire basic fluency in American Sign Language all while gaining a sociocultural perspective on Deaf culture.
Potential career areas
- Education
- Government
- Law
- Linguistics
- Medicine
- Performing arts
- Psychology
- Social services
Curriculum & Requirements
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.
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 | ||
| 础厂尝听435 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| 础厂尝听436 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| 滨狈罢搁听438 | A Socio-cultural Perspective on the Deaf Community | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 12 | |
础厂尝听531 | American Sign Language III | |
础厂尝听532 | American Sign Language IV | |
础厂尝听621 | Advanced American Sign Language Discourse I | |
础厂尝听622 | Advanced American Sign Language Discourse II | |
滨狈罢搁听539 | Comparative Linguistic Analysis for Interpreters | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Explore Program Details
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Assistant ProfessorDirector of ASL/English Interpreting programEmail: Laurie.Shaffer@unh.eduPhone: (603) 641-4134
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 allowing you to receive valuable feedback from your professors and peers.