9 courses with the subject ASL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ASL 100American Sign Language I4
(LEC 64-72) This course is designed to introduce American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf community and to introduce students to the basic structure, vocabulary, and conversational strategies of the language. American Deaf Culture will also be studied, and will include significant historical events and prominent figures within the Deaf community, as well as discussions of appropriate cultural behaviors when interacting with Deaf people. Transfers to both UC/CSU AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 64-72) This course covers intermediate skill in structure, vocabulary, and conversational strategies of American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf culture. The course builds on topics previously studied, including directions, monetary exchanges, family relations, personal qualities, occupations, and making requests. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
ASL-100 (with a grade of C or better) or two years of high school American Sign Language (with a grade of C or better).
ASL 110Deaf Culture and Community3
(LEC 48-54) This course introduces students to Awareness of Deaf Culture. Students will learn about the language, norms of behavior, values, traditions and possessions (materials) of D/deaf people. The evolution, from a pathological view of D/deaf people to a cultural one, will be analyzed from a historical and sociological perspective. Intercultural issues relating to the role of hearing people within the Deaf Community will also be covered, as well as e Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 64-72) This course studies the structure, vocabulary, and conversational strategies of American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf community. This course furthers students' conceptual understanding of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture by introducing more complex vocabulary and idioms, as well as expressions of Deaf art. Students will also be exposed to more diversity within the community through the introduction of various subcultures Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 64-72) This course provides students with unique and innovative opportunities to apply their cumulative knowledge of the language and Deaf Culture. Having well-developed linguistic and cultural competencies allows students to explore interactions in various settings, including intimate familial discussions, and applications to daily lived experiences. This course refines the foundational skill sets acquired in previous coursework leading up to this p Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LAB 24-27, LEC 40-45) This course presents a continuation of language skill development, incorporating advanced complex ASL grammatical features and vocabulary to the description of increasingly complex constructs, processes, and situations to allow students the ability to more accurately articulate their worldviews, values, and beliefs. These opportunities incorporate strategies such as multiple character role shifting and spatial referencing in presentations of n Transfers to both UC/CSU AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
ASL 299Special Projects: American Sign Language1-3
(IS 16-54) Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. Transfers to CSU only
Two American Sign Language classes must be completed prior to enrollment; a Special Projects contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
ASL 501Fingerspelling, Numbers & Classifiers (formerly ASL-102)3
(LEC 48-54) This course provides an in-depth study of fingerspelling techniques and study of number systems in ASL. The course will focus on the 26 hand configurations of the manual alphabet, numbers and Lexicalized Fingerspelling. This course addresses the use of classifiers and complex grammatical features in ASL. Classifiers will be defined and categorized. (formerly ASL 102) Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASL-201 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
ASL 505American Sign Language Linguistics (formerly ASL-150)3
(LEC 48-54) This course provides an introduction to the linguistic structures of ASL: including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The course is required for completion of an articulated transfer program to include complex ASL grammatical features, advanced vocabulary, role shifting, space referencing, narratives, presentations and integration of etiquette into Deaf Culture. (formerly ASL 150) Recommended Preparation: ANTH-145 . Transfers to CSU only
