American Sign Language I

The first in a related series of courses that focus on the use and study of American Sign Language (ASL), the language that is widely used by Deaf Americans. Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) to students with no previous experience with ASL. Employs an immersion approach to language learning. Emphasizes basic expressive and receptive conversational skills. This course includes basic ASL vocabulary, grammatical structures and conversational behaviors. Includes introduction to American Deaf culture. Attendance at events in the Deaf and/or DeafBlind community is required. Must register at CSHD using ASL Registration form. Because this is a High Demand course, students must complete the ASL Registration Form which will be reviewed. Students will be notified if they have been accepted in the course, otherwise, they will be put on a waitlist and notified if a slot opens.