ASL 101 - American Sign Language I

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of visual readiness and basic vocabulary, grammar features, and non-manual behaviors, all focusing on receptive language skill development.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Culturally appropriate behaviors for interacting in the Deaf community
Differences between ASL and English, including sentence structure, verb types, pronouns and classifiers
Fingerspelling and numbers (to 100)
Introductions and exchanging personal information including school, work, family, friends, daily activities
Storytelling and ASL Literature
Influential Deaf leaders in history and the present
Cultural beliefs, attitudes, and social norms that influence interactions in the Deaf community

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

Access to D2L
GoReact License purchased at the SCC bookstore or online

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Employ basic vocabulary and grammar of ASL in controlled and free expressive situations.
Discuss backgrounds, family, and the surrounding community using appropriate ASL.
Respond appropriately to communication presented in ASL.
Give examples of the Deaf community as people with a distinctive language, sensibility, and culture.
Identify cultural norms in the Deaf community.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025