AMSL 121 - American Sign Language Level II

    Recent Professors
    Melanie Nakaji, Leslie Styles, William Clary, Simone Laubenthal, Sabrina Vasconcelos Boyer, Paulette Sottak, Svenna Pedersen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30–36 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    AMSL 120 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AMSL 121
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 6A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language (ASL) at the beginning intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on increasing development of students' receptive and expressive skills through ASL vocabulary, fingerspelled signs and knowledge of Deaf Culture. Instruction includes a natural approach to teaching a second language by exposing students to authentic conversations in the classroom. Active learning provides students with the opportunity to apply their ASL skills through an individualized program, small groups and large group environment. Students utilize interactive media to express their comprehension of basic to intermediate ASL sentences and stories as well as to hone their signing skills. Activities are designed to provide students the opportunity to practice vocabulary and syntax at the intermediate level. This course is designed for students and/or professionals interested in working and interacting with Deaf people.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:00am–3:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:00pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:20pm, Tue 11:10am–2:10pm