ASL 1 - Beginning American Sign Language

    Recent Professors
    A. Barker, J. Lind, N. Berrett, C. Gough
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    18–30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Advisory: ENGL C1000; ENGL C1000H
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    American Sign Language 1 is a beginning course in everyday communication with the Deaf community. This course provides an introduction to vocabulary, idioms, grammar, the culture of the deaf community, and appropriate behavior for social interaction with the deaf. The course is designed for students who have no knowledge of ASL and uses only the target language in class.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:00am–10:50am, Mon Wed 10:30am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:50am, Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:50pm