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The course structure and communication goals are thematically organized to support students in learning ASL through immersive activities. Students will develop ASL proficiency along with a deeper understanding of the deaf community and their cultural perspectives through interactive learning activities.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge?<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A5kAZGG1j4Zyf3Z5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Courses<\/h3>\n<p>ASL 103 \u2013 Introductory American Sign Language III<br \/>\nASL 201 \u2013 Intermediate American Sign Language I<br \/>\nASL 202 \u2013 Intermediate American Sign Language II<br \/>\nASL 203 \u2013 Intermediate American Sign Language III<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes\/Competencies<\/h3>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Students who complete the Conversational ASL micro-credential will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop essential communication skills in ASL for real-world purposes through immersive activities, hands-on projects, and communicatively purposeful tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Learn ASL thematically, focusing on communication goals that support skills for confident communication with ASL-speaking audiences outside of the classroom and with the deaf community.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a deeper understanding of the deaf community and their culture and perspectives through interactive learning activities with the community.<\/li>\n<li>Develop the ability to apply language learning strategies and techniques, including self-assessment and reflection, to improve ASL language proficiency and continue language development beyond the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-62amuta-e93769b5f77ac5b9d663d9938400dec9\">\n.flex_column.av-62amuta-e93769b5f77ac5b9d663d9938400dec9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-62amuta-e93769b5f77ac5b9d663d9938400dec9 av_one_fifth  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