ASL 1101

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 14, 2026 7:07PM EDT

ASL 1101
American Sign Language I

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Students with no previous background in American Sign Language (ASL) will be introduced to basic conversational techniques in ASL, including both expressive and receptive skills. Basic grammar and vocabulary will be covered, including explanations of the fundamental parts of a sign, proper use of fingerspelling, and the significance of non-manual features. Instruction will be supplemented with videos, allowing students to begin exploring the visual literature of the Deaf community in the United States. Readings and class discussions will acquaint students with American Deaf culture, history and education, and the historical development of ASL.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: College of Arts and Sciences students.

Fees Course fee, $31.99. Subscription to GoReact.com.

Distribution Requirements (FL-AG), (OCL-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2026WI, 2025FA, 2025SU

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16398 ASL 1101   SEM 101

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Prestano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited by: student college and expected graduation year. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/C8VozGW9NpTC7C6M8
    All questions about enrollment should be directed to asl-classes@cornell.edu

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16399 ASL 1101   SEM 102

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Prestano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited by: student college and expected graduation year. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/C8VozGW9NpTC7C6M8
    All questions about enrollment should be directed to asl-classes@cornell.edu

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16400 ASL 1101   SEM 103

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Prestano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited by: student college and expected graduation year. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/C8VozGW9NpTC7C6M8
    All questions about enrollment should be directed to asl-classes@cornell.edu

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16401 ASL 1101   SEM 104

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Schertz, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited by: student college and expected graduation year. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/C8VozGW9NpTC7C6M8
    All questions about enrollment should be directed to asl-classes@cornell.edu

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16402 ASL 1101   SEM 105

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Prestano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited by: student college and expected graduation year. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/C8VozGW9NpTC7C6M8
    All questions about enrollment should be directed to asl-classes@cornell.edu