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American Sign Language

The American Sign Language (ASL) program provides an introduction to the language of the Deaf, the Deaf Community, and Deaf Culture. ASL classes emphasize conversational skills in functional situations and provide students an opportunity to explore, in a relaxed atmosphere, the language and culture of Deafness.

American Sign Language Courses

ASL 1A - American Sign Language I

3 units

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), including expressive and receptive skills, the manual alphabet, facial expression, and body gestures. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; IGETC: 6A.

  • Degree Applicable, Credit
  • Grading Option: GR

ASL 1B - American Sign Language II

3 units

Continued development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in ASL 1A. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary and sentence structure expansion, and knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Prerequisite: ASL 1A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; IGETC: 6A.

  • Degree Applicable, Credit
  • Grading Option: GR

ASL 2A - American Sign Language III

3 units

Further development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in Sign Language 1B. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary expansion and knowledge of deaf culture and the deaf community. Prerequisite: ASL 1B with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B, 6A.

  • Degree Applicable, Credit
  • Grading Option: GR

ASL 2B - American Sign Language IV

3 units

Further development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in American Sign Language 2A. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued expansion of vocabulary and knowledge of deaf culture and the deaf community. Prerequisite: ASL 2A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B, 6A.

  • Degree Applicable, Credit
  • Grading Option: GR
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