ASL 101 — American Sign Language I 5 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC) 90 lecture hours Equivalent to: ASL 101H

A beginning course designed to introduce students to the visual- gestural richness of American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf culture. Introduces students to ASL's basic structures and vocabulary while developing students' expressive skills and understanding of fingerspelling and basic conversational strategies. Provides an introduction to the Deaf Community and culture.