American Sign Language
4 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
SLAN 500 American Sign Language I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
This beginning course, taught within the context of deaf culture, introduces students to signing and comprehending elementary American Sign Language (ASL). Through a visual-gestural approach and multimedia activities, students develop basic vocabulary and grammar that deal with everyday topics.
SLAN 501 American Sign Language II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SLAN 111 (now ASL 111) with a minimum grade of C or SLAN 500 with a grade of P
This course is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture. Focusing on ASL structure and grammar used by native signers, students will develop fluency at the intermediate level.
SLAN 502 Introduction to ASL for Family and Community I
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- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
This noncredit course presents the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Designed for, but not limited to parents, family, and community members.
SLAN 503 Introduction to ASL for Family and Community II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SLAN 502
This second noncredit course in a two-course sequence is a continuation of the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Designed for, but not limited to parents, family, and community members.