American Sign Language (ASL)

This is an entry-level course designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL) and Fingerspelled Signs as it is used within Deaf Culture. Students are taught 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. The course is designed for students who want to explore the basic language structure of ASL and Deaf Culture.

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

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1/15/2020 - 3/18/2020

$295

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• SECTION ID:

  146102

• CLASS TYPE:

  In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction

• 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: 1/17/2020.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $270 ($295 if enrolled after 12/9/2019).
  

• NOTE:

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
1/15/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
1/22/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
1/29/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
2/5/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
2/12/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
2/19/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
2/26/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
3/4/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
3/11/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
3/18/2020	Wed	6:15 p.m.	9:15 p.m.	Room 110, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla