American Sign Language
2 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ASL 1020 Beginning American Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A basic course in American Sign Language (ASL). Emphasis will be on grammar, syntax, classifiers, vocabulary, expressive and receptive skills. History, culture, and current issues will also be covered. ASL is the third most commonly used language in the U.S. and meets foreign language requirements.
ASL 1521 Intermediate American Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- ASL 1020 (Beginning American Sign Language) C in ASL 1020 Qualfication by Assessment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate course in American Sign Language (ASL). Emphasis will be on improving grammar, syntax, vocabulary, classifiers, spatial setup, frames of reference, expressive and receptive skills. History, culture, and deaf awareness will also be covered.