This introductory course develops foundational skills in American Sign Language with emphasis on its use within the Deaf community. Students learn core vocabulary, grammatical structure, and conversational strategies through dialogues, narratives, and interactive practice. Cultural perspectives and community norms are integrated to support meaningful, context‑appropriate communication.
Concurrent enrollment in ASL 101L is required.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy.
1. Demonstrate Beginning Level I proficiency in basic ASL conversations using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
2. Develop receptive comprehension skills to understand signed messages in familiar, everyday contexts.
3. Describe key features of Deaf culture and community and interact in culturally appropriate ways.
4. Apply foundational ASL grammatical structures, including non‑manual signals, to produce clear and accurate signed communication.
5. Use visual attention strategies and conversational norms to participate effectively in ASL interactions.