ASL 1 - Beginning American Sign Language

    Recent Professors
    D. Lessard, T. Houston, S. Longo, S. Garcia, S. Stout, L. Painter, N. Mitchell-Carroll, J. Lessard
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    21–25 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This is a beginning course which introduces American Sign Language (ASL) as used by Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind people in the United States and parts of Canada. The focus is on the basic vocabulary, grammar, and culture of the Deaf community. Students will become familiar with the literary and artistic contributions of this culture. It is designed for students with no knowledge of American Sign Language. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm