American Sign Language 1A

This course covers grammar, vocabulary and culture for beginning American Sign
Language (ASL). American Sign Language is a visual and gestural language that is
established with its own structure. ASL is a distinct language and is associated with
Deaf Culture. Students will learn to sign and use basic signs and phrases. Signing skills
will include: signing about home and family, using signs to show events or sign short
stories, signing effectively with others in basic conversation, and learning about the
culture related to the development of ASL and the deaf community. This course is a Quality Matters certified online course. View full syllabus.

• State Code: 24853
• Course Code: ASL101
• Subject: World Languages
• Level: HS
• Type: Standard
• Program: Cohort