ASL 226 - FINGERSPELLING, NUMBERS, AND DEPICTION IN ASL

    Recent Professors
    E. Oleson Dickson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ASL 102 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 226
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Provides a foundational understanding of fingerspelling, number use, and depiction in American Sign Language (ASL), with an emphasis on expressive and receptive accuracy. Explores the historical, linguistic, and physiological aspects of ASL handshapes and their use in conveying detailed visual information. Develops skills in recognizing and producing fingerspelled words, number sequences, and descriptive classifiers through appropriate biomechanical functions and spatial awareness. Emphasizes visual tracking, clarity, and depicting techniques to support natural and effective communication in ASL. Recommended for students concurrently enrolled in ASL 201 to strengthen overall fluency and precision. [D; CSU]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:10am–11:35am