Russian vs ASL

Hello, EP. Omfg, so I have been pondering my predicament for like a full month before I remembered that you guys exists.
So, I don't know whether to take Russian or ASL in the coming semester. Both have their ups and downs.
Russian will build a bridge into learning other slavic languages and languages that use the Cryllic script. It's also pretty cool.
ASL is invaluable in engaging with people that are death and challenged.

What other cons and pros can you guys think off?

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Miram · 31-35, F

I checked your profile. One of my degrees is in sociolinguistics too.

I would choose Russian because it is widely spoken in North Asia and you will have access to a lot of academic resources that you may not be exposed to as an English speaker. Russian have more translated works from other languages than any other language.

Besides, if you wish to attain another degree in AI, they have very affordable universities which welcome foreigners from all of the globe.

1angrytitan · 22-25, M

@Miram very interesting. I will definitely consider it. I mean, it would open a lot of doors. Thank you! Btw, as a sociolinguist, what does that entail?

Miram · 31-35, F

@1angrytitan For me, long qualitative and quantitative studies comparing different language varieties, drawing the implications, helping to produce dictionaries too, studying how the social class correlates with language..etc

It depends on you. Not all sociolinguists are interested in the same activities. Some are able to integrate even more disciplines.