American Sign Language (ASL)
Courses for the Undergraduate Language Requirement
American Sign Language (ASL) classes meet the foreign language requirements for SDSU undergraduates.
Courses
American Sign Language structure, use, literature, and deaf culture. Introductory level communication competence in ASL.
Continuation of ASL 101. Beginning level communication competence in American Sign Language.
Continuation of ASL 102. Intermediate level communication competence in American Sign Language.
Continuation of ASL 201. Advanced communication competence in American Sign Language, with a focus on storytelling, role-shifting, spatial referencing, and complex grammar.
Learn about Deaf culture, including its history, social norms, education, arts, values, and culturally significant philosophies.
Explore ASL storytelling and folktales through analysis of narrative content, grammar, and signing styles used by Deaf storytellers.
Develop intermediate to advanced receptive and expressive fingerspelling skills, focusing on accuracy and confidence.
ASL Faculty
Brad Cohen, Ed.D.
ASL Coordinator and Lecturer
[email protected]
ASL Tutoring
- Lola H., ASL Tutor ([email protected])
Related Program
- American Sign Language Studies Minor: The ASL Studies Minor at SDSU offers you the chance to build intermediate to advanced skills in American Sign Language (ASL). The program focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and how the language is used in different social situations.