SL 010A — American Sign Language (ASL) 1 5 Units
Students will be introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) instruction in both expressive and receptive signing. The student will learn vocabulary, grammar, cultural behaviors, Deaf culture, the American manual alphabet, and the manual number system. Emphasis will be on visual learning through practice dialogues and classroom activities. Students have the opportunity to practice vocabulary and syntax. The course is designed for students who want to explore the basic language structure of ASL and Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. This course corresponds to two years of high school study. Students who complete SL 010A should not enroll in SL 001A nor should students who complete SL 001A enroll in SL010A.