ASL 130 - American Sign Language: Fingerspelling I

    Recent Professors
    J. Oloughlin
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ASL 120 or equivalent ability to sign.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is taught using American Sign Language. The manual alphabet of fingerspelling and its use within native signers is introduced. The emphasis is placed on learning decoding strategies using a cognitive science approach. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate increased ability to accurately comprehend fingerspelling and number systems when they appear in narratives. Extensive practice of cognitive approaches for both receptive and expressive use will be applied. (CSU/UC)