Southridge High School – American Sign Language III

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is conducted in the target language. Students will further develop skills using total immersion language learning in the interpersonal (signing expressively/receptive), interpretive (glossing/receptive), and presentational (signing/glossing/speaking) communication modes. Students expand their knowledge of the language, culture, and history while strengthening all five language skills: expressive, receptive, interpreting, glossing, and cultural competence. Students develop conversations on a wide variety of topics. Students express their opinions, describe, and narrate in the present, past, and future tenses. Emphasis on history, culture, and international-mindedness via Authentic texts such as short stories, articles, books, and songs that expose students to contemporary culture and provide them with a historical perspective. English may be used to moderate cultural and language differences between Spoken languages and Visual Languages to allow for L2 learners to connect concepts and ideas in both languages. Successful completion of this course helps fulfill the second language requirement for admission to state colleges and universities in Oregon and fulfills Dual Credit College Requirements.