College Catalog 2024-2025

ASL 101 Elementary American Sign Language I

An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), which is a natural and visual-gestural language used by deaf people in the Unites States and Canada. It covers finger spelling, signs, grammar, syntax, sentence structure, non-manual behaviors, basic communication techniques, and conversational skills as well as receptive and expressive language skill development. Discussion regarding deaf culture is incorporated.

Credits

3

Attributes

FL, GEFL, GWRL, HOTE, HU, LAS