The study of literature of ASL stories in the Deaf community and relationship to other world literatures and developing stories. Students will learn the comprehension of different forms of ASL literature and the effects of genre, style, perspective, and other artistic techniques on ASL narratives, humor, poetry, folklore, and the techniques in stories. Develop and narrate within features and techniques in different formats of ASL literature. Prerequisite: ASLE 1373 and ASLE 1413

An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) which includes the development of receptive and expressive skills in authentic situations and an introduction to Deaf culture.  This introductory course in ASL uses a natural language approach to introduce culturally appropriate signed concepts related to the immediate environment.  Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire a basic working vocabulary and grammar.  The course includes the development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of respect for Deaf culture.  Receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without voice.

An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) which includes the development of receptive and expressive skills in authentic situations and an introduction to Deaf culture.  This introductory course in ASL uses a natural language approach to introduce culturally appropriate signed concepts related to the immediate environment.  Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire a basic working vocabulary and grammar.  The course includes the development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of respect for Deaf culture.  Receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without voice.

An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) which includes the development of receptive and expressive skills in authentic situations and an introduction to Deaf culture.  This introductory course in ASL uses a natural language approach to introduce culturally appropriate signed concepts related to the immediate environment.  Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire a basic working vocabulary and grammar.  The course includes the development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of respect for Deaf culture.  Receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without voice.

An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) which includes the development of receptive and expressive skills in authentic situations and an introduction to Deaf culture.  This introductory course in ASL uses a natural language approach to introduce culturally appropriate signed concepts related to the immediate environment.  Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire a basic working vocabulary and grammar.  The course includes the development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of respect for Deaf culture.  Receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without voice.

Continuation of American Sign Language I. This course further develops receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language in authentic situations and expands the study of Deaf culture. This course progresses from common, concrete communicative events and interactions to language expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structures focusing on dialogues and conversational expressions. More complex receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without spoken English. Prerequisite: ASLE 1363 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.

Continuation of American Sign Language I. This course further develops receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language in authentic situations and expands the study of Deaf culture. This course progresses from common, concrete communicative events and interactions to language expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structures focusing on dialogues and conversational expressions. More complex receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without spoken English. Prerequisite: ASLE 1363 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.

Continuation of American Sign Language I. This course further develops receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language in authentic situations and expands the study of Deaf culture. This course progresses from common, concrete communicative events and interactions to language expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structures focusing on dialogues and conversational expressions. More complex receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without spoken English. Prerequisite: ASLE 1363 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.

Continuation of American Sign Language I. This course further develops receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language in authentic situations and expands the study of Deaf culture. This course progresses from common, concrete communicative events and interactions to language expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structures focusing on dialogues and conversational expressions. More complex receptive and expressive skills are fostered through interactive ASL lessons without spoken English. Prerequisite: ASLE 1363 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.

An ASL course focusing on specific grammatical and cultural topics. Emphasis is on the development of fluent conversational skills utilizing grammatical non-manual signals and markers. Students will learn how to narrate, describe, compare, and comment. Narratives of native language users are utilized for beginning text analysis of ASL. Interactive ASL lessons without voice lead to expanded vocabulary mastery and fluency lab component. Includes lab component. Prerequisite: ASLE 1373 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.

An advanced ASL performance course integrating cultural and linguistic competencies ranging from informal to formal communication events. Emphasis is on greater fluency in idiomatic language usage and mastery of vocabulary and syntax. Linguistic competence is enhanced through interactive discourse without voice. Includes lab component. Prerequisite: ASLE 2414 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.

Earners of the Basics of Additive Manufacturing micro-credential will understand the core additive manufacturing concepts and practices including: additive manufacturing processes, safety, materials, software, and supply chain, plus methods like Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), material jetting, and binder jetting. They will have basic computer-aided design (CAD) skills required to create a simple 3D-printed part. They will also print a part on a 3D printer by incorporating the additive manufacturing workflow, which is comprised of modeling, STL file generation, slicing, printing, and post-processing. The Basics of Additive Manufacturing micro-credential will be awarded if the learner successfully completes all 12 online Tooling U-SME courses with an exit test score of at least 75% and completes Tulsa Community College’s ENGT 1213 Introduction to Fabrication Lab course with a grade of “C” or better.

Fundamentals (CAM-F) Prep - The Certified Additive Manufacturing - Fundamentals (CAM-F) is a nationally recognized industry certification offered through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). This certification focuses on the basics of additive manufacturing, including a comprehensive overview of manufacturing, the seven additive manufacturing technologies, and basic safety guidelines. Successful completion demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of additive manufacturing and may be an ideal candidate for entry-level additive manufacturing roles in automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment. The course also prepares learners for SME's CAM-F certification exam. The Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAM-F) Prep micro-credential will be awarded if the learner successfully completes all 20 online Tooling U-SME courses with an exit test score of at least 75%. A certification exam through SME is optional.

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The Certified Manufacturing Associate is a nationally recognized industry certification offered through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) This certification focuses on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual’s potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. The program covers fundamental topics such as shop math, assembly, maintenance, machining, inspection, and successful completion demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of manufacturing and may be an ideal candidate for entry-level manufacturing employment. The micro-credential will be awarded if the learner successfully completes all 25 courses and passes the national

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This is an interdisciplinary course to introduce students to human values through the exploration of American deaf culture through its history, literature, and arts. Students will explore Deaf culture as a minority culture focusing on awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and preservation of language. Culture and relationships are examined through the impact of modern technology and moral trends.