ASL 101 - Elementary Sign Language I

    Recent Professors
    Joel Gelburd, Lynn Meza
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    (No prerequisite.) This introductory course emphasizes visual readiness skills for recognition and expression of appropriate facial expressions and body movements, response to commands, and learning how to visualize the environment. Communicative functions, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of the deaf community are introduced and studied. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 3. This course is equivalent to two years of high school coursework. (formerly AA/AS Area C, CSU Area C-2, IGETC Area 6A: UC Language other than English)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 2:10pm–5:00pm, Mon Wed 4:10pm–6:00pm, Tue Thu 4:10pm–6:00pm, Tue Thu 6:10pm–8:00pm