Credit Hours:4 Lecture Hours:3 Lab Hours:2 Contact Hour Total:80 Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired. This course is an introduction to American Sign Language and deaf culture. Students will acquire an understanding of multiple aspects of deaf culture, including its history, alphabet, vocabulary, correct grammatical structures, conversational behaviors, and social customs. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course