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  "departmentName": "World Languages - American Sign Language (ASL)",
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      "markdown": "**Minimum Units Required:** 60.0 units\n\nThis program introduces the fundamentals of language learning with emphasis on language production, grammar, syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and exposure to the American Deaf culture. The American Sign Language Associate in Arts can be obtained by completing a minimum of 18 units in the major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Converse at an intermediate-mid level in American Sign Language\n\n-   Demonstrate grammatical and semantic proficiency in narrative mode at the intermediate-mid level in American Sign Language\n\n-   Demonstrate understanding of cultural and community differences\n\n### Program Requirements"
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