ASL 2 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2

Recent Professors: J. Burke, E. Sprague, D. Gard, C. Grigsby, J. Cappalonga, B. Miles
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026
Class Size: 25–40 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ASL 1 with a grade of C or higher
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 2
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 ASL 1 and is designed to increase vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactic elements. The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language development and acquisition, and societal topics. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 109
Usually Held: Wed Thu 12:10pm–1:00pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed Fri 11:05am–11:55am, Mon Wed Fri 8:50am–9:40am