ASL 001 - Elementary American Sign Language

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College of the Desert

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Description:

This course presents the fundamentals of American Sign Language in a fast-paced intensive method. ASL is a language that requires visual and manual dexterity skills. Students learn basic grammar and vocabulary of ASL while completing readings on the history of the Deaf from ancient times to current. History's impact on modern American Deaf culture and education is explored. Lectures are primarily conducted in ASL. Completion of ASL-001A and ASL-001B is equivalent to ASL-001. Lecture Hours: 90 Lab Hours: 18 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 6A

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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