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Special Program Requirements (For Specific Majors Only)
Advanced Placement And International Baccalaureate Credit
Results of the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are required if English is not a student's first language. English proficiency waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version); recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5; recommend Duolingo score is 105 or higher. UNH's CEEB code for the TOEFL is: 3918.
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 UNH MANCHESTER?
UNH Manchester is home to the nation’s 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’ll acquire basic fluency in American Sign Language all while gaining a sociocultural perspective on Deaf culture.
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Required Courses,
ASL 435, American Sign Language I, 4
ASL 436, American Sign Language II, 4
INTR 438, A Socio-cultural Perspective on the Deaf Community, 4
Electives,
Select three courses from the following:, 12
ASL 531, American Sign Language III,
ASL 532, American Sign Language IV,
ASL #599, Special Topics in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies,
ASL 621, Advanced American Sign Language Discourse I,
ASL 622, Advanced American Sign Language Discourse II,
INTR 539, Comparative Linguistic Analysis for Interpreters,
Total Credits, 24
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