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ASL

13 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 100Orientation to Acquisition of ASL as an Adult2

Presents a brief introduction to the U.S. Deaf Community, focusing on the differences in language and literature. Introduces many common pitfalls experienced by adults when acquiring ASL as a second language. Provides students with experience bridging spoken English and ASL via use of visual-gestural, non-verbal communication. Introduces students to the various ASL and IE curricular options offered at Reynolds.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
ASL 101Beginning American Sign Language I4

Introduces cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure in American Sign Language with a focus on interactive communicative competence. Part I of II.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
ASL 102Beginning American Sign Language II4

Introduces cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure in American Sign Language with a focus on interactive communicative competence. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I or by placement test.
ASL 125History of the U.S. Deaf Community3

Examines the history of the Deaf Community in the United States. Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf culture, including educational and legal issues, in American history.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
ASL 195Support Service Provider Training2

Provides extensive instruction combined with supervised training needed to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide appropriate environmental and communication access in the role of a Support Service Provider to individuals who are DeafBlind.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
ASL 201Intermediate American Sign Language I3

Continues to develop cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on interactive communicative competence. Part I of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 102 - Beginning American Sign Language II or by placement test.
ASL 202Intermediate American Sign Language II3

Continues to develop cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on interactive communicative competence. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I or by placement test.
ASL 208ASL for Classroom Settings3

Provides extensive instruction of vocabulary and concepts used in content areas covered in elementary and high school classrooms. Focuses on comprehension and production of content-related information in American Sign Language with emphasis on sign production clarity and conceptual accuracy.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 202 or program head placement.
ASL 215Sign Tuning3

Provides an opportunity to explore various language elements in American Sign Language (ASL), including advanced and colloquial aspects of phonology, morphology, grammar/syntax, semantics, variation, and historical change.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
A final grade of “C” or better in ASL 201 or program head approval.
ASL 220Comparative Linguistics: ASL and English3

Describes ASL (American Sign Language) and spoken English on five levels: phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse. Compares and contrasts the two languages on all five levels using real-world examples. Documents similarities between signed languages and spoken languages in general. Describes the major linguistic components and processes of ASL and English. Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure. Emphasizes the status of ASL and English as natural languages by comparing and contrasting similarities and unique differences between the two languages.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
ASL 225Literature of the U.S. Deaf Community3

Presents an overview of literary aspects common in the U.S. Deaf Community, including those forms written in English and those forms signed in ASL. Incorporates the recurring themes and metaphors in the context of the history of the U.S. Deaf Community.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
ASL 261Advanced American Sign Language I4

Develops cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on advanced communicative competence.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II or by placement test.
ASL 262Advanced American Sign Language II4

Develops cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on advanced communicative competence.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II or by placement test.

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