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