Course Description
This course is designed for the development of and practice in elementary American Sign Language (ASL). It offers students instruction for acquiring a visual gestural language; finger spelling; vocabulary; modeling and use of basic grammatical structure. The course focuses on beginning communication skills with emphasis on comprehension. Basic cultural aspects of deafness, and historical and linguistic elements of sign language are covered also. The course is taught solely in American Sign Language.
Units: 5
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 80 – 90
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-3: Arts & Humanities