ASL 131 - American Sign Language I

Credits: 3

Description: This course consists of the study of basic American Sign Language (ASL), deaf culture and the history of sign language. Students will learn the basic grammar and vocabulary of ASL, with an emphasis on both expressive and receptive skills, and use of total communication. Some stress will be placed on the educational, social, psychological and economic problems of deafness.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate basic structure and basic conversational skill utilizing ASL
Demonstrate and recognize ABCs (finger spelling), numbers 1-100 and the importance of facial expressions, body, and hand positions, while signing and the use of Total Communication.
Evaluate elements of Deaf Culture with regards to attention getting, terminology taboos in reference to deaf/ hard-of hearing people, eye contact, and cross-cultural functionality.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3