AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE/INTERPRETING COURSE DESCRIPTION

115 American Sign Language Level I

4 hours lecture, 4 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and English 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for American Sign Language/Interpreting 100.
This is an entry-level course designed to introduce students to American Sign Language and fingerspelling as it is used within Deaf Culture. Students are taught to use American Sign Language by signing, fingerspelling, using facial grammar at the novice level. Emphasis is on the development of ASL and receptive skills. The course is designed for students who want ASL to explore the basic language structure of ASL and Deaf Culture. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

116 American Sign Language Level II

4 hours lecture, 4 units
Grade Only
Prerequisite: American Sign Language/Interpreting 115; or American Sign Language/Interpreting 100 and American Sign Language/Interpreting 107, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for American Sign
Language 101.
This course is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language (ASL) at the beginning intermediate level. Emphasis is on the development of ASL vocabulary and receptive skills. Instruction includes a natural approach to teaching a second language by exposing students to authentic conversations in the classroom. This course builds students' receptive and expressive skills in ASL and fingerspelling as well as their knowledge of Deaf culture. It is designed for the student or professional interested in working and interacting with Deaf people. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List. American Sign Language/ Interpreting (AMSL)

215 American Sign Language Level III  

4 hours lecture, 4 unitsBack to top
Grade Only
Prerequisite: American Sign Language/Interpreting 116 or American Sign Language/Interpreting 101 and American Sign Language 107, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for American Sign Language/Interpreting 200.
This is the third course in the study of American Sign Language (ASL) with an emphasis on ASL syntax, facial grammar, vocabulary, and fingerspelling enabling students to participate in more complex conversations with Deaf community members. Instruction includes a natural approach to teaching a second language by engaging students in authentic conversations within the classroom environment. This course enhances students' receptive and expressive skills at an advanced intermediate level in ASL. It also further develops their knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and its art and history. It is designed for the student or professional interested in working and/or interacting with Deaf people. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

216 American Sign Language Level IV

4 hours lecture, 4 units
Grade Only
Prerequisite: American Sign Language/Interpreting 215; or American Sign Language/Interpreting 200 and American Sign Language/Interpreting 107, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for American Sign
Language/Interpreting 201.
This course is the fourth course in the study of American Sign Language (ASL) with an emphasis on advanced fingerspelling, ASL structure and vocabulary. Instruction includes a natural approach to teaching a second language by exposing students to authentic conversations in the classroom. This course continues to build students' receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language as well as their knowledge of Deaf culture including an introduction to the influences of other sign language systems. It is designed for the student or professional interested in working or interacting with Deaf people. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

Last Update: January 3, 2008