ASL 002 - American Sign Language 2

    Recent Professors
    Gwen Gallagher, Janele Mae Alarcon, Noah Carter
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ASL 001
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 002
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A
    Description
    General Education: Cal-GETC: Language other than English (LOTE) Emphasis on vocabulary expansion, introduction to ASL idiomatic expressions, and information regarding the ethics and process of becoming a sign language interpreter. Assessment of competency is accomplished through written and communicative examinations. Some interaction with the Deaf population is required. Students will use appropriate sign language and knowledge in various social contexts and examines the importance of the history and culture of the Deaf community. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language. Students with previous ASL experience meet with ASL faculty for assessment and proper placement
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm