American Sign Language – Credit

Additional hours to be arranged in the Modern Language Lab for American Sign Language I and 2. For non-credit American Sign Language courses, please see “Counseling-Adult Education.”

ASL 1, American Sign Language 1    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC Foreign Language (required for UC only) • Prerequisite: None.

This is an introductory ASL course. It provides an emphasis on signing, receptive skills, signing parameters, and the glossing system, the written system of ASL. This course provides a historical introduction, cultural awareness, and cross cultural adjustment skill. Non-verbal communication is emphasized. Homework assignments will include, but are not limited to, attendance and involvement at community events. Lab required.

1182   9:30a-11:00a TThF   DRSCHR 214   Perlut R

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

4045   7:30p-9:55p MW   DRSCHR 208   Staff

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

ASL 2, American Sign Language 2    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Arts and Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) • Prerequisite: American Sign Language 1 or equivalent skills.

This course is a continuation of ASL 1. Instruction is a more advanced study of ASL fundamentals. There will also be extensive study on the Deaf Culture and Community. Topics will be presented in readings, videos and discussions in ASL. Non-verbal communication is emphasized. Language laboratory required.

4044   7:30p-9:55p MW   LA 136   Dana M

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

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