| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE |
49 |
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INDEPENDENT STUDY |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
ASL 49 provides well-qualified students with an opportunity to explore a subject in greater depth than usual, to familiarize students with some basic research techniques, to interest students in possible career areas, and to take advantage of special academic interests. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research and preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop a research project, have it approved by the sponsoring instructor and appropriate division chairperson, then submit the finished project, which may be library research, or perhaps a supervised experimental program related to a specific course of instruction. Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for 6 or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than 6 units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. Note: Independent Study are arranged by faculty in the Language Arts Division. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units and ASL 101, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE |
101 |
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I |
4.0 Units |
ASL 101 presents the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Note: This course not intended for students with proficiency in ASL or who have attended schools where ASL was the language of instruction. Lecture 4 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE |
102 |
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II |
4.0 Units |
ASL 102 is designed to provide a continuation of the introductory course. The major focus of this course is to develop students' American Sign Language vocabulary and comprehension of signed material. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: ASL 101. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE |
103 |
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III |
4.0 Units |
ASL 103 continues the development of proficiency in American Sign Language grammar with special emphasis on idiomatic constructions. Conversational techniques, with a focus on expressive skills, are further developed. Students continue to expand the study of Deaf cultural issues. Emphasis will be placed on realistic dialogue situations and discussion groups conducted in the target language. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: ASL 102. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE |
104 |
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV |
4.0 Units |
ASL 104 is an advanced study of American Sign Language whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills with an emphasis placed on fluency and refinement of complex vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Students gain a greater ability to utilize various verb types, temporal markers, adverbial and adjectival structures and develop narrative forms such as story telling and daily events. Students will engage in dialog reflecting real life situations. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: ASL 103. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
