American Sign Language
3 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
ASL 147 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
- Units
- 0.5 to 2
- Hours
- 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken.
Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of American Sign Language under the direction of an instructor.
ASL 201 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (5.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces a functional-notional approach to the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL) - a visual/gestural language - through the development of visual receptive and expressive skills required for vocabulary development, grammar, non-manual behaviors, and fingerspelling. Creates awareness of Deaf Culture by reviewing the history of ASL, dynamics of the Deaf community and cultural customs of communication.
ASL 202 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (5.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- ASL 201
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents a continuation of ASL 201 through vocabulary development, grammar, non-manual behaviors and fingerspelling incorporating Deaf culture throughout. Heightens sensitivity to Deaf culture, including its history, values, traditions and communication customs.