 Courses Offered
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 120 †
American Sign Language I
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Introduction to American Sign Language as it is used within the deaf culture.
Instruction in the basic structure of the language and development of its use.
Skill development practice. Introduction to the history of deaf culture and the
language. Introduction to the deaf perspective on the establishment of
deaf communities and ASL. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont
College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 6A. Transfers to: CSU, UC
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 121 †
American Sign Language II
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" or "CR" grade or higher
in American Sign Language 120 or equivalent.
A continuation of American Sign Language 120. Students will increase their
knowledge of the deaf community, culture, and deaf education in a hearing world.
The deaf perspective on traditional employment of deaf people in a hearing
society will be explored. In language development, complex grammar functions,
expanded vocabulary, and skill development are incorporated into the use of sign
production. The course will provide an opportunity for students to improve and
enhance their ability to communicate in American Sign Language. Satisfies
General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B. Transfers to: CSU,
UC
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 220 †
American Sign Language III
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A “C”or “CR”grade or higher
in American Sign Language 121 or equivalent.This course continues the study of
American Sign Language. Students will continue their development of sign
language vocabulary, grammar structures, and conversational skills. This course
will provide an opportunity for students to greatly improve their ability to
communicate in American Sign Language by studying the nuances and intricacies of
the language. Students will continue to enhance their studies and awareness by
focusing on the deaf community as a culture and issues that arise between the
hearing and deaf cultures. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College
C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B. Transfers to: CSU, UC people will be studied.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 221 †
American Sign Language IV
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A “C”or “CR”grade or higher in American Sign Language 220 or
equivalent.
This course is taught using American Sign Language. This is an advanced course
designed to increase vocabulary, expand and develop grammar
structures, and examine the use of classifiers in conversational development.
The preservation of sign language through poetry, handshape stories, ABC
stories, and drama is examined. The significance to deaf people about cross
cultural issues/controversies with the hearing culture is discussed. Satisfies
General Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2; IGETC 3B.
Transfers to CSU
American Sign Language 130 †
Sign Language: Fingerspelling
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: A "C" or "CR" grade or higher in American Sign
Language 120 or equivalent ability to sign.This course is taught using American Sign Language. Introduction to the American
manual alphabet of fingerspelling and its use within American Sign Language.
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate increased ability to
accurately produce and comprehend ASL number systems and fingerspelling uses.
Extensive drills and practice in both receptive and expressive use will be
implemented. Transfers to: CSU, UC
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 140 †
Perspectives on Deaf Culture
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course will introduce students to the culture of deaf people and
distinguish the deaf culture from the deaf community. Deaf heritage, values,
behaviors, historical perspectives, and the grammar structure of sign language
will be examined. ASL literature, deaf artists, social and political influences,
and emerging technology for deaf people will be studied. Satisfies General
Education for: Grossmont College C1; CSU C2. Transfers to: CSU, UC
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