American Sign Language Proficiency Interview

ASLPI

The ASLPI is the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview. It is a structured conversation conducted in ASL between the candidate and a trained interviewer. The conversation lasts anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes. Following the interview, the candidate's performance is given a numerical rating that can range from 0-5 (5 = proficiency equal to native signer).

Current criteria for passing the ASLPI at Level I is 2.67 overall and 3.0 comprehension.

Current criteria for passing the ASLPI at Level II is 3.0 overall and 3.5 comprehension.

Prior to taking the ASLPI, it is suggested that you download  and read the complete description of the ASLPI. (PDF)

 

SUMMER 2008 - August 9, 2008

PDF link for registration procedures.

Registration is now CLOSED.

ASLPI TIMELINE

Registration Closes:  July11, 2008

Candidates Notified of Participation: Week of July 14, 2008

Payment due to SPED office to confirm appointment:  August 1, 2008

Walk-in or send payments to SPED- attn: LaKeisha Douglas
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8265

Payment of $100.00* is required by August 1, 2008 to confirm your interview time.

Have you joined the CSUNDHH yahoo group?

If you have questions about ASLPI administration at CSUN, please contact

Rachel Friedman Narr in Deaf Education.

* Current CSUN Student Registration Fee. NON-CSUN individuals may be charged more for this service.

Developing Fluency in American Sign Language

Fluency in any language is derived from consistent use and interactions in that language. Students acquiring ASL as a second language need many opportunities to interact with and learn from native and "around the clock" users of ASL.

There are many opportunities at CSUN for students to interact with ASL users. Opportunities include activities such as:

• enrolling in sign language classes or ASL linguistics classes thru Deaf Studies,
• participating in Deaf community events,
• attending DSA (Deaf Studies Association) or Deaf CSUNians events,
• volunteering in K-12 classes for deaf students.

Deaf Studies also occasionally offers one unit courses that may be particularly helpful in developing ASL fluency:

• Classifiers- Deaf 490A (1)
• Visual Gestural- Deaf 490F (1)
• ASL Development- Deaf 430 (3)

For more information on these classes, please contact the Department of Deaf Studies.