ASL 1101

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  • Schedule of Classes - January 30, 2026 3:06PM 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 2026SP, 2026WI, 2025FA, 2025SU

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - Second. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1595 ASL 1101   SEM 101

  •  
    • MTWRF
    • Jun 22 - Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff

    • MTWRF
    • Jun 22 - Jul 10, 2026

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Course fee: $31.99 subscription to GoReact.
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.

Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - Three. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1596 ASL 1101   SEM 102

  •  
    • MTWRF
    • Jul 13 - Jul 31, 2026

    • Staff

    • MTWRF
    • Jul 13 - Jul 31, 2026

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Course fee: $31.99 subscription to GoReact.
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.