ASL 1101 American Sign Language I

Course description

Students with no previous background in American Sign Language (ASL) will be introduced to basic conversational techniques in ASL, including both expressive and receptive skills. Basic grammar and vocabulary will be covered, including explanations of the fundamental parts of a sign, proper use of fingerspelling, and the significance of non-manual features. Instruction will be supplemented with videos, allowing students to begin exploring the visual literature of the Deaf community in the United States. Readings and class discussions will acquaint students with American Deaf culture, history and education, and the historical development of ASL.

Subscription to GoReact.com is required for the class. Pricing is subject to change, but is currently $34 per class. Course will have a hearing interpreter for one day. Remainder of the class is conducted entirely in ASL.

Summer 2025: Online course

Section ID:	ASL 1101 101-SEM
Number:	1333
Session:	Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:	June 23-July 11, 2025
Mode of instruction:	Online (async+sync)
Days / times:	M-F 10 AM - 11:30 AM M-F 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Final exam/project due:	Friday July 11, 4:30 PM - 6 PM (see Final exams)
Credit:	4
Grade:	Graded (no audit)
Instructor:	Prestano, M. (mp842)
Max. enroll:	12
Notes:	Students will not receive credit for both LING 1111 and ASL 1101. Enrollment preference given to: College of A&S students. Course will have a hearing interpreter for one day. The remainder of the class is conducted entirely in ASL. Three 70-minute exams and one 90-minute cumulative ASL Grammar and Culture exam will take place after class 4:30-6:00pm. Students will view videos and submit both written and video assignments outside of class time. Accommodations for exams will be made for students residing in different time zones.
To enroll:	Register now See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Summer 2025: Online course

Section ID:	ASL 1101 102-SEM
Number:	1334
Session:	Summer 3-week 3
Class dates:	July 14-August 1, 2025
Mode of instruction:	Online (async+sync)
Days / times:	M-F 12 PM - 1:30 PM M-F 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Final exam/project due:	Friday August 01, 4:30 PM - 6 PM (see Final exams)
Credit:	4
Grade:	Graded (no audit)
Instructor:	Schertz, B. (bs794)
Max. enroll:	12
Notes:	Forbidden Overlap: Students will not receive credit for both LING 1111 and ASL 1101. Enrollment preference given to: College of A&S students. Course will have a hearing interpreter for one day. The remainder of the class is conducted entirely in ASL. Three 70-minute exams and one 90-minute cumulative ASL Grammar and Culture exam will take place after class 4:30-6:00pm. Students will view videos and submit both written and video assignments outside of class time. Accommodations for exams will be made for students residing in different time zones.
To enroll:	Register now See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.