American Sign Language I is an introduction to the language and to American deaf culture. The main emphasis is on communication, both receptive and expressive. Students will recognize the interrelationships of languages and develop a cultural appreciation of the Deaf world. The course is conducted primarily in ASL (voice off). Students should achieve the following proficiency levels: 1) Interpersonal receptive: Novice Mid; 2) Interpersonal expressive: Novice Mid; 3) Interpretive receptive: Novice High; and 4) Presentational expressive: Novice High.