American Sign Language

General Course Information

Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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ASL-001
Intro to American Sign Language: Level 1
Credit(s) 4

ASL 001 covers the beginning fundamental principles of American Sign Language a visual/spatial language used by Deaf people in the United States and Canada. ASL introduces basic information and cultural/ historical background about the Deaf community and Deaf culture. This course is recommended for students who encounter Deaf people in their working environment, or who are majoring in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies. ASL 001 is as a prerequisite for students who wish to enter an Interpreter Preparation Program. Students are expected to attend outside Deaf events at their own expense.

Class Hours:: 72 Lecture
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

ASL-002
Inter American Sign Language: Level 2
Credit(s) 4

ASL 002 is designed to introduce students to the second semester of ASL. Students will engage in conversation using ASL at a level expected from intermediate signers. Students will expand conversational skills such as turn-taking, discussion of culturally appropriate topics and leave-taking. Students will also learn how to relate simple experiences and events using ASL. This course is recommended for students who encounter Deaf people in their working environment, or who plan on majoring in American Sign Language/ Deaf Studies. Students are expected to attend outside Deaf events at their own expense.(AA/AS, CSU, UC)

Class Hours:: 72 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ASL 001
Transfers to:: UC/CSU