ASL 102 American Sign Language II

Continuing introduction to American Sign Language as used by the deaf community in the United States. Study of a more advanced vocabulary of approximately 400 additional signs, ASL sentence structures and social conventions involved in ASL. Discussion of the history of deaf education and the deaf community through present times as well as effect of technological developments upon the deaf community and deaf individuals. Note: This course corresponds to the second year of high school American Sign Language. * No credit granted if taken after ASL 103 or ASL 104.

Units: 4.00

Offered: (Fa,Sp)

UC*, CSU*, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: ASL 101

Lecture: Minimum 64 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Eligibility for ENGL 101