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ASLS: American Sign Language Studies
ASLS100 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling and
Numbering (3)
Prerequisite: ASLS 102; Corequisite: ASLS 103
Provides an in-depth study of American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Numbering. ASL
Fingerspelling and Numbering is a crucial component of ASL. Focuses on developing receptive
and expressive fingerspelling and numbering skills. Through class activities, this course
covers names of people, cities, states, titles of books, movies, brand names, and lexicalized
fingerspelling. This course also covers five systems in ASL Number Use: cardinal, ordinal,
incorporation, unique, and sports system.
3659 ASLS100-1
M,W 5:30pm - 6:45pm 15-week
ASLS101 - Visual Gestural Communication (3)
Trains students visual acuity (receptive and expressive) and coordination of body movements.
Emphasis is on mime, gestures and facial expressions. Through class activities and movement,
students communicate without using the spoken voice. This class is designed to be a
foundation for American Sign Language 1-3. It is recommended that ASLS 102 be taken
concurrently with ASLS101.
3660 ASLS101-1
M,W 11am - 12:15pm 15-week
ASLS102 - American Sign Language I (3)
Gen Ed Humanities
Presents the basic skills used in American Sign Language. Includes vocabulary and grammar
related to the exchange of personal information, introductions and negotiating the
environment of sign conversation. Uses workbooks and videotapes. (First of four courses in
ASL. Credit by examination is available.)
3661 ASLS102-1
M,W 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
3662 ASLS102-2
M,W 11am - 12:15pm 15-week
3663 ASLS102-3
M,W 12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
3664 ASLS102-4
M,W 2pm - 3:15pm
15-week
3665 ASLS102-5
Tu,Th
11am - 12:15pm 15-week
3666 ASLS102-6
Tu,Th
12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
4043 ASLS102-7
SAT
9am - 11:30am 14-week
3667 ASLS102-8
Tu
5:30pm - 8:05pm 15-week
3668 ASLS102-9
Th
5:30pm - 8:05pm 15-week
ASLS103 - American Sign Language II (ASL II) (3)
Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 102
A continuation of American Sign Language I. Further develops communication competencies
in sign language above the basic level. Introduces transcription symbols, sentence types, time
pronominalization, subjects and objects, classifiers, locatives, pluralization and temporal and
distributional aspects. Develops receptive/ expressive skills. Features additional information
about the deaf community and deaf culture.
3669 ASLS103-1
M,W 12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
3670 ASLS103-2
Tu,Th
12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
3671 ASLS103-3
Th
5:30pm - 8:05pm 13-week
ASLS106 - Introduction to Deaf Community and History (3)
Gen Ed Multicultural Perspect; Cultural Competence
Introduces students to the American Deaf Community through historical events. Topics include
the development of American Sign Language, modes of communication, laws concerning
Deaf people, professions within the Deaf community, education of Deaf children, and the
importance and value of Deaf Culture.
3672 ASLS106-1
Th
6pm - 8:30pm
15-week
3673 ASLS106-ONL1
ONLINE
15-week
ASLS202 - American Sign Language III (ASL III) (3)
Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 103
A continuation of American Sign Language II. Emphasizes ASL grammar, vocabulary
development and the deaf culture. Expands dialogue, short stories, narratives, short
conversations and both receptive and expressive skills. Emphasizes signing techniques as well
as signing speed and accuracy.
4429 ASLS202-1
Tu,Th
5pm - 6:15pm
15-week
ASLS203 - American Sign Language IV (3)
Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 202
A continuation of ASL III. Features comprehension of medium and longer stories, narratives
and dialogues presented by the instructor and deaf ASL users. Students express self-generated
stories. Presents hypothetical issues and problems. Includes interaction with the deaf
community in both directed and non-directed activities.
3863 ASLS203-1
M,W 5:30pm - 6:45pm 15-week
ASLS206 - American Deaf Culture (3)
Prerequisite: ASLS 106
Examines the unique culture of the Deaf Community. Some topics covered include attitudes
from and towards the Deaf, values (family, social, political), humor, storytelling, athletics,
performing arts, jokes, organizations, clubs, educational issues, and the diversity of
membership. Reviews how new advances in technology have changed the culture.
3674 ASLS206-ONL1
ONLINE
15-week
BI: Biological Science
BI55 - Preparation for Allied Health (0) [3]
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR (EN 50 and EN 51) OR (ESL 94 and ESL 97) OR (ESL 70 and ESL 71) OR (Coreq-
uisite: EN 75) AND (MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85 or appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Presents basic science concepts and science study skills. A preparatory course for students
who have limited science background.
3216 BI55-1
M,W 11am - 12:15pm 15-week
3217 BI55-2
Tu,Th
8am - 9:15am
15-week
3218 BI55-3
Tu,Th
2pm - 4:30pm
2nd 8-week
3219 BI55-4
M
6pm - 8:35pm
15-week