Kristin Retay
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School of International Letters and Cultures Durham Hall, 3rd Floor PO Box 870202 Tempe, AZ 85287-0202
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Mail code: 0202Campus: Tempe
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Kristin Retay is an American Sign Language (ASL) instructor at Arizona State University, where she teaches ASL 101, ASL 201 (summer), and ASL 202. Her teaching centers on communicative competence, cultural awareness, and real-world application of ASL through immersive and interactive instruction.
She incorporates authentic materials, including videos of Deaf signers, to support student engagement and meaningful exposure to the Deaf community. Her courses emphasize expressive and receptive skills, narrative storytelling, and interpersonal communication aligned with ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
Kristin is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students build confidence in their signing abilities while developing a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and community. She also designs standards-based assessments and rubrics to support student growth from novice to intermediate proficiency levels.
- M.A. in Secondary Education (ASL focused), University of Arizona 2017
- B.S. in Deaf Studies with an Interpreting Emphasis, University of Arizona 2013
Courses
2027 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 202 | American Sign Language IV |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 484 | Internship |
| ASL 202 | American Sign Language IV |
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 201 | American Sign Language III |
| ASL 201 | American Sign Language III |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 202 | American Sign Language IV |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 484 | Internship |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 201 | American Sign Language III |
| ASL 201 | American Sign Language III |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 202 | American Sign Language IV |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I |