Why Learn ASL?

  • Learn a unique visual, spatial, gestural language
  • Fulfill the language/communication requirements at MSU Denver
  • Enhance cognitive functioning
  • Sharpen your cognitive skills by experiencing a different way of learning
  • Build and make connections within our small interactive classes
  • Explore the multiple perspectives on deafhood, deaf culture and visual communication
  • Build a foundation for further studies in asl related fields
  • Communicate with babies and animals
  • Become bilingual

ASL Careers

Academic Catalog

Department of World Languages Catalog

Have questions about program options for this language?

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Contact the World Languages Academic Advisor, Alexis Magana for more information!

Office Hours – 

Mondays: Plaza 339

9:00 AM-3:00 PM Appointments Only (both in-person and virtual appointments)

3:00 PM-4:00 PM drop-ins (both in-person and virtual appointments)

Tuesdays: Virtual

9:00 AM-3:00 PM Appointments Only (virtual appointments)

3:00 PM-4:00 PM drop-ins (virtual appointments)

Wednesday and Thursday: Central 211E

9:00 AM-3:00 PM Appointments Only (both in-person and virtual appointments)

3:00 PM-4:00 PM drop-ins (both in-person and virtual appointments)

Fridays: Virtual

9:00 AM-3:00 PM Appointments Only (virtual appointments)

3:00 PM-4:00 PM drop-ins (virtual appointments)

 

Schedule an advising appointment through SSC Navigate or contact Alexis by phone or email.

Phone: 303-605-5884

Email: [email protected]

ASL Faculty

Full Time and Affiliate Faculty Members

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Kimberly Harris

Lecturer, American Sign Language

[email protected] 303-615-1990
Professor Wismann

Lynn Wismann

Instructor of ASL

[email protected]