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ASL

8 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 101Elementary American Sign Language I3

Introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) as used by the majority of deaf people in the U.S. and Canada. A functional-notional approach is utilized which encourages natural conversational interaction. Students are introduced to the American deaf community through outside field observations.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 102Elementary American Sign Language II3

Continuation of Elementary American Sign Language I, utilizing a functional-notional approach to developing natural conversation skills. Continuation of field experiences in the deaf community.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 201Intermediate American Sign Language I3

Continuation of the study of American Sign Language, focusing on conversational skills using topics which naturally occur within the deaf community. Students connect with members of the deaf community through outside interaction.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 202Intermediate American Sign Language II3

Further development of ASL conversational skill through a functional-notional approach and outside interaction with the deaf community.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 215American Sign Language Fingerspelling3

Students develop increased facility in recognizing and producing fingerspelled words and numbers in context. Students view and study careful, rapid, and lexicalized forms of fingerspelled words, acronyms and number systems through developmentally sequenced exercises and develop the skills necessary to produce these linguistic items in their expressive signing.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 230Structure of American Sign Language3

Introduction to basic concepts in linguistics and the grammatical structures and rules of American Sign Language (ASL). Focus is given to those features that are unique to ASL, particularly non-manual (facial) behaviors, spatial mapping and sign modulations. Students identify and analyze specific structures in American Sign Language utterances and narrations presented live and through technology. Transcription and translation activities enhance language analysis skills. The language of instruction in this course is ASL. The course is intended to be comple

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 231Advanced American Sign Language I3

This course is the first of a two-part advanced ASL sequence, moving students beyond the language requirements of ASL 101, 102, 201 and 202 by continuing to develop conversational fluency at a beginning advanced level. The focus is on interactive experiences with language structures, functions and vocabulary necessary for building narrative and conversational skills that enable efficient communication in ASL and deaf cultural contexts. Particular attention is given to development of visualization skills necessary for effective use of a visual-gestural lan Additional Course Fees: $85

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
ASL 232Advanced American Sign Language II3

This is the second of a two-part advanced ASL course sequence. Focus continues on interactive experiences with language structures, functions and vocabulary necessary for efficient communication in ASL and deaf cultural contexts. Particular attention is given to enhanced fluency in the use of ASL classifiers, non-manuals, role shift and spatial mapping within both conversational and more formal situations. Attention is also given to expanding the range of cultural and personal topics of discussion in meaningful and creative ways. Students apply ASL langua Restricted to INTR Majors Additional Course Fees: $85

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu

Source: Community College of Philadelphia's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59