ASL 1101

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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

  •   Winter Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1187 ASL 1101   SEM 101

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    • MTWRF
    • Jan 2 - Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff

    • MTWRF
    • Jan 2 - Jan 16, 2026

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

    This Winter 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.