The purpose of the American Sign Language LLC is to establish a community for Deaf students and students who know or are learning ASL. This unique living/learning experience will enhance students’ knowledge and skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and provide an understanding of and respect for ASL and its linguistics, culture, history, and literature. The ASL LLC also emphasizes the social and cultural diversity of the signing community.
This LLC Is for You If…
- You are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing.
- You know or are learning ASL.
- You intend to major in ASL Studies, Interpreter Training Program, or ASL World Languages.
- You would like taking courses with fellow ASL LLC peers, where all of you are learning ASL together and can come back to your living space using what you learned.
- You want to be involved with events on and off campus where everyone at the event is using ASL.
- You are ready to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week Wisconsin in collaboration with Signing Students Association and ITP students.
- You would like to participate in a service day with Deaf Senior Citizens at Water Town View in Milwaukee.
- You want to take part in a Sign and Dine Study session with mentor and teachers.
- You will enjoy ASL game nights in collaboration with the ASL Studies Program, Signing Students Association and the Accessibility Resource Center.
Eligibility
Open to New and Returning residents who have taken or are enrolled in ASL 301 (American Sign Language I)*.
Priority given to Deaf, Hard of Hearing or CODA students, as well as students with majors in ASL, Interpreter Training or ASL World Languages.
*Ask your academic advisor for the correct section of the course to take prior to enrolling.