Potomac High – American Sign Language 4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

At ASL 4, students are expected to master fluency of complex expressive and receptive skills. The course includes class discussions, advanced grammatical concepts and expressions, research projects, viewing videotape of various signers. Student will give signed presentations based on their research to sign language classes. The aim is greater precision of self-expression and to be able to understand the deaf signer the first time. Increased understanding of the role of the interpreter with the use of hands-on experience of actual interpreting during school hours and in the community. Various interactions with the Deaf Community will be encouraged.