ASL 101 American Sign Language I

3-4 credits
Lecture: 3-4 per week Laboratory: 0-2 per week Total: 3-5 per week

Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. I of II.