American Sign Language
11 courses · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ASL 49 Independent Study in American Sign Language
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in American Sign Language. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
ASL 50 American Sign Language I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to American Sign Language: Fundamentals of ASL conversation and story telling; basic information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
ASL 51 American Sign Language II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ASL 050 or ASL 050B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of American Sign Language: Fundamentals of ASL conversation and story telling; basic information about the Deaf community and Deaf Culture.
ASL 52 American Sign Language III
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ASL 051 or ASL 051B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of American Sign Language: Expanded study of Sign Language with emphasis on conversation skills and storytelling; continued expansion of knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf community
ASL 53 American Sign Language IV
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ASL 052 or ASL 052B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of American Sign Language: Expanded study of Sign Language with emphasis on conversation skills and storytelling; continued expansion of knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf community.
ASL 55A History and Culture of Deaf People in America I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical and cultural overview of the American Deaf community and its language (ASL): Anthropological and sociological theories including discussion of the relationship of language and culturally-determined behaviors; examination of the relationship of American Sign Language to the history of the American Deaf community.
ASL 55B History and Culture of Deaf People in America II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ASL 051 or ASL 051B
- Advisory
- ASL 055A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of ASL 55A: History, values, and identity as a cultural group as opposed to disabled; analysis of effects of pathological views and actions on Deaf people; educational issues; ASL literature and written literature by Deaf people. (Course is taught in American Sign Language)
ASL 57 Structure of American Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ASL 051 or ASL 051B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical view of changing social attitudes towards American Sign Language: Phonological, morphological, syntactical parts of ASL; and discussion of other social issues around use of ASL. Course is taught in American Sign Language.
ASL 200B Classifiers II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ASL 051 or ASL 051B
Study of classifier types and functions in American Sign Language: Identification of various classifiers and their use to enhance and expand storytelling abilities.
ASL 202B Fingerspelling and Numbers II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ASL 051 or ASL 051B
Advanced systematic practice in numerical and fingerspelling skills in American Sign Language.
ASL 464 Work Experience in American Sign Language
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 3 - 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ASL 052 or ASL 052B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment providing opportunities in American Sign Language or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period.