American Sign Language (ASL)

Explore the basic language structure of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. This is an entry-level course designed to introduce you to American Sign Language (ASL) and Fingerspelled Signs, as it is used within Deaf Culture. You will learn how to use American Sign Language by signing, fingerspelled signing, and using facial grammar at the novice level. Emphasis is placed on the development of ASL and receptive skills..
 
What You Will Learn:

• ASL by signing.
• Fingerspelled signing.
• The basic language structure of ASL and Deaf Culture.
• How to use facial grammar for beginners.
• A brief background on Deaf Culture.

 
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Fee: $320
Prerequisite: None
Contact: For more information about this course, please email the academic department at ahl@ucsd.edu.
 

Course Number: LANG-40009
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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1/3/2022 - 3/11/2022

$320

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  161050

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Pedersen, Cody

  Cody Pedersen,  a native American Sign Language signer, identifies as a Deaf person, and is culturally Deaf with over two years of experience teaching American Sign Language. He obtained a M.A in Sign Language Education at the Gallaudet University and a B.A in Graphic Design. 

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Signing Naturally Units 1-6 1st
  by Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz, and Ken Mikos
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781581212105

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 1/6/2022.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $295 ($320 if enrolled after 12/13/2021).
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  1/3/2022 - 3/11/2022
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.