ASL 221 - American Sign Language IV

    Recent Professors
    C. Hillenbrand
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ASL 220 or equivalent.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of ASL 221
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 6A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is taught using American Sign Language. This is an advanced course designed to increase vocabulary, examine the use of semantic and body classifiers, expand and develop conversational signing ability through the use of appropriate grammar structures and storytelling. Popular Deaf culture stories are learned through the development of storytelling techniques. The rich heritage of Deaf people is studied through biographies of those who are famous for their contribution. This course elevates the awareness of equity and inclusion of diverse Deaf people by using roleplays and folklore, literature, and humor specific to the Deaf culture. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A, Cal-GETC-3B)