ASL 1 - American Sign Language I

    Recent Professors
    J. Mott, A. Libit, T. Ruhaka
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    31 students
    Credits
    5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ASL 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). Essentials of ASL structure, syntax, classifiers, and non-manual markers. Expressive and receptive signing ability including vocabulary, fingerspelling, use of space, application of size and shape specifiers (classifiers), and grammatical non-manual markers. Introduction to the history of Deaf culture, education, and ASL in the United States.