SL 010A - Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) 1

    Recent Professors
    Rufus Blair
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · UCTCA Area UCTCA · UCTCA Area UC-H · UCTCA Area 6A
    Description
    Students will be introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) instruction in both expressive and receptive signing. The student will learn vocabulary, grammar, cultural behaviors, Deaf culture, the American manual alphabet, and the manual number system. Emphasis will be on a visual learning through practice dialogues and classroom activities. Students are taught to use ASL by signing, fingerspelled signing, and using facial grammar at the novice level. Emphasis is placed on the development of ASL expressive and receptive skills via applying their ASL skills through individualized program, small groups and large group environment. Students utilize interactive media to express their comprehension of basic ASL sentences and stories as well as their signing skills. Students have the opportunity to practice vocabulary and syntax. The course is designed for students who want to explore the basic language structure of ASL and Deaf Culture. Students who complete SL-010A should not enroll in SL-001A nor should students who complete SL-001A enroll in SL-010A.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:15pm–1:35pm, Tue Thu 9:15am–10:35am, Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:50pm, Thu 1:40pm–3:30pm