ASL 100 - American Sign Language I

    Recent Professors
    Michael P. Cheung, David W. Rawson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    20–35 students
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 100
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    A beginning course designed to introduce students to the visual-gestural richness of American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf culture. Introduces students to ASL’s basic structure and vocabulary while developing students’ expressive skills and understanding of fingerspelling and basic conversational strategies. Provides an introduction to the Deaf community and culture. Equivalent to two years of high school ASL.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–9:15pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:10am–11:45am, Mon Wed 11:10am–1:25pm, Mon Wed 8:40am–11:00am