ASL 1101

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 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 Information Enrollment preference given to: College of Arts and Sciences students.

Fees Course fee, $31.99. Fee for subscription to GoReact.com.

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

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8064 ASL 1101   SEM 101

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Sunde, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8065 ASL 1101   SEM 102

  •  
    • MTWR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Schertz, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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.