ASL 101 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I

    Recent Professors
    S. Engelhart, S. Mains, J. Gould, C. Pedersen, S. Pedersen, E. Oleson Dickson, R. Rosas, A. Madera
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–30 students
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) including Fingerspelled signs and numbers utilized in the Deaf community. Provides a basic foundation of language structure, sign recognition, and sign production at the novice level. Introduces students to the historical aspects and origins of ASL and Deaf Culture. Intended for students with no or little knowledge of ASL. Equivalent to two years of high school ASL. [D; CSU; UC] (
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:05am–11:35am, Sat 9:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:05am–11:35am, Mon 9:00am–11:30am