ASL 1101

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  • Schedule of Classes - December 12, 2025 7:07PM EST

ASL 1101
American Sign Language I

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025WI, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18608 ASL 1101   SEM 101

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    • MTWR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Sunde, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited by: student college and graduation year. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/eerh2auyzu3eE9KZ9
    All questions about enrollment should be directed to asl-classes@cornell.edu