Course Descriptions
ASL 101 - American Sign Language I
3 Credits
Designed for students with little or no previous experience in the language. Focuses on communicative skills of sign comprehension and production. Includes high frequency vocabulary, basic sentence constructions, common phrases, and cultural aspects of the Deaf community. Also stresses student participation in skills development.
New SUNY General Education: SUNY - World Languages
Retiring SUNY General Education: SUNY-FL - Foreign Language (SFRL)
MCC General Education: MCC-AH - Arts and Humanities (MAH), MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO)
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of ASL by correctly producing signs and facial expressions in simple ASL sentences
2. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend basic ASL grammar by accurately responding to questions dealing with one or more of the following topics: introductions, language and educational backgrounds, residence, family and relationships, or daily activities
3. Identify, at the basic level, Deaf cultural norms, practices, or products
4. List Deaf institutions or organizations that serve deaf and hard of hearing people on a global level
5. Identify, at the basic level, similarities and differences of ASL and Deaf culture at the introductory level with one’s own language and culture
6. Narrate in ASL by introducing oneself and sharing about language background, living situation, or family and relationships
Use links below to see if this course is offered:
Intersession 2025
Spring Semester 2025