ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I
- Recent Professors
- Kat Firkins, Ignacio Ponce, Xiali Wu
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
- Class Size
- 30–35 students
- Credits
- 5
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 101
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
- Description
- Introduces the use of American Sign Language (ASL), its grammatical rules, and cultural aspects of the deaf community. Emphasis is on building beginning receptive and expressive sign vocabulary, appropriate grammatical and affective facial expressions, syntax, and body modifiers. Study group participation and attendance at deaf events required.