American Sign Language (ASL/ASL&)

American Deaf Culture
ASL 125 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

This course will focus on topics in the culture of deaf people including studies of their beliefs, practices and language. [GE, HA, SE]

Selected Topics
ASL 280 1-3 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture

Selected topics in American Sign Language. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE][PNP]

Special Projects
ASL 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]

Am Sign Language I
ASL& 121 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Introduction to American Sign Language emphasizing instruction and practice in expressive and receptive ASL skills. Focus on basic vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of the deaf community. [GE, HA, SE]

Am Sign Language II
ASL& 122 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: ASL& 121 (grade of "C" or higher). Students with prior language experience can request consent of instructional unit.

Continuation of ASL I, developing skills for the student with a basic knowledge of ASL. Focus on grammar, idioms, vocabulary building, culture and language. [GE, HA, SE]

Am Sign Language III
ASL& 123 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: ASL& 122 (grade of "C" or higher). Students with prior language experience can request consent of instructional unit.

Continuation of ASL II, developing grammar and vocabulary skills, with emphasis on students expressive and receptive skills. Topics include abstract concepts of language and the deaf culture's values, attitudes, and community. [GE, HA, SE]

Am Sign Language IV
ASL& 221 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: ASL& 123 (grade of "C" or higher). Students with prior language experience can request consent of instructional unit.

First of the second-year sequence in studying the language of Deaf Americans. Topics include developing receptive and expressive skill and fluency; correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing and clarity; vocabulary building; developing proficiency in ASL grammar. Students will develop a respect for ASL as a language, including acceptance and appreciation of its diverse regional and personal applications within its culture. [GE, HA, SE]

Am Sign Language V
ASL& 222 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: ASL& 221 (grade of "C" or higher). Students with prior language experience can request consent of instructional unit.

Second of second-year sequence in studying the language of Deaf Americans. Topics include developing receptive and expressive skills in dialogue; applying ASL informal discourse styles; vocabulary building; developing proficiency in ASL grammar for recreation, social services, government and the workplace. Students will develop a respect for ASL as a language, including acceptance and appreciation of its diverse regional and personal applications within its culture. [GE, HA, SE]

Am Sign Language VI
ASL& 223 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: ASL& 222 (grade of "C" or higher). Students with prior language experience can request consent of instructional unit.

Third of second-year sequence in studying the language of Deaf Americans. Continuing development of receptive and expressive skills and fluency. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary, classifier, phrases and grammatical usage with a decrease dependency on English syntax structure. Students will be able to initiate and converse in topics such as technical fields of work, college level academic subjects, politics, and religion with consistent grammatical accuracy with native ASL users. [GE, HA, SE]