The ASL degree is designed for students to acquire advanced expressive and receptivesigning skills. It alsogives students greater awareness of the Deaf culture andDeaf community. This degree is meant for the studentwho wants to work with Deaf people. Communicatingin sign language and understanding Deafness is criticalin any career where one works with Deaf and hard ofhearing people. The emphasis is on paraprofessional vocations such as teacher’s aide, child care worker, etc.Students completing the ASL degree may wish totransfer to a four year institution or continue theirstudies in interpreting.
Any student who chooses to complete only the courses required for the above major qualifies for a certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language. An official requestfrom the student must be filed with the招生 and Records Office prior to the deadlinestated in the yearly calendar which is listed in the classschedule and catalog.注意：所有课程必须以“C”或更高的字母成绩完成。
注：所有专业课程必须以“C”或以上的成绩完成。
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†本课程符合所有标题5标准的副学士学位学分。
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美国手语 †
美国手语I
4个单元，4个小时的课程
Introduction to American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf culture. Instruction in the basic structure of the language and development of its use. Skill development practice. Introduction to the history of Deaf culture and the language. Introduction to the Deaf perspective on the establishment of Deaf communities and ASL.
满足普通教育：Grossmont
大学C2; 基社盟C2; IGETC 6
转学到：科罗拉多州立大学，加州大学
美国手语121 †
美国手语II
4个单元，4个小时的课程
先决条件: ASL 120成绩为“C”或以上或“及格”或同等水平。
A continuation of American Sign Language 120. Students will increase their knowledge of the Deaf community, culture, and Deaf education in a hearing world. The Deaf perspective on traditional employment of Deaf people in a hearing society will be explored. In language development, complex grammar functions, expanded vocabulary, and skill development areincorporated into the use of sign production. The course will provide an opportunity for students to improve and enhance their ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
满足普通教育：Grossmont
大学C2; 基社盟C2; 我是3b 6a
转学到：科罗拉多州立大学，加州大学
美国手语130 †
手语：手指拼写
3个单元，3个小时的课程
先决条件: 在美国手语120中取得“C”或“及格”或更高的成绩或同等的签名能力。
This course is taught using American Sign Language. Introduction to the American manual alphabet of fingerspelling and its use within American Sign Language. Uponcompletion of this course, students will demonstrate increased ability to accurately produce and comprehend ASL number systems and fingerspelling uses. Extensive drills and practice in both receptive and expressive use will be implemented.
转学至：CSU， U
美国手语：手指拼写2
3个单元，3个小时的课程
先决条件: A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in American Sign Language 130 or equivalent or one year of high school American Sign Language fingerspelling or equivalent.
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language 130 using fingerspelling skills at an intermediate to advanced level. Students will increase their ability to produce and comprehend fingerspelling and number systems at an intermediate level and beyond. Expressive skills will focus on “Rapid,” “Careful,” and “Lexicalized” types of fingerspelling, as well as, shortcuts at near-native fluency rates. Receptive skills will focus on comprehension of fingerspelling at near native fluency rates.
转移到：CSU
聋人文化内幕
3个单元，3个小时的课程
This course will introduce students to the culture of Deaf people and distinguish the Deaf culture from the Deaf community. Students will be introduced to the dynamics of familieswhen there are both hearing and Deaf family members and how culture is influenced. Deaf heritage, values, behaviors, historical perspectives, and the grammar structure of sign language will be examined. Culture and the influence of other sign systems will beexplored. ASL literature, Deaf artists, social and political influences, and emerging technology for Deaf people will be studied.
满足普通教育：Grossmont
大学C1; 基社盟C2; IGETC 3 b
转学到：科罗拉多州立大学，加州大学
美国手语III
4个单元，4个小时的课程
先决条件: 在美国语言学会第121门考试中取得“C”或以上或“及格”或同等成绩。
This course continues the study of American Sign Language. Students will continue their development of sign language vocabulary, grammar structures, and conversational skills. This course will provide an opportunity for students to greatly improve their ability to communicate in American Sign Language by studying the nuances and intricacies of the language. Students will continue to enhance their studies and awareness by focusing on the Deaf community as a culture and issues that arise between the hearing and Deaf cultures.
满足普通教育：Grossmont
大学C2; Csu c2 igetc 3b 6a
转学到：科罗拉多州立大学，加州大学
美国手语221 †
美国手语IV
4个单元，4个小时的课程
先决条件: 在美国语言学会220门考试中取得“C”或以上成绩或“及格”或同等水平。
This course is taught using American Sign Language. This is an advanced course designed to increase vocabulary, examine the use of semantic and body classifiers, expand and develop conversational signing ability through the use of appropriate grammar structures and storytelling. Popular Deaf culture stories are learned through the development of storytelling techniques. The rich heritage of Deaf people is studied through biographies ofthose who are famous for their contribution.
满足普通教育：Grossmont
学院C2， Csu c2 igetc 3b 6a
转学到：科罗拉多州立大学，加州大学
心理学导论
3个单元，3个小时的课程
An introduction of the facts and theories that enhance understanding of human behavior as studied by psychologists. A general overview of the research methods and major research findings of psychology is examined. Topics covered include physiology, learning, perceptionand cognitive process, development, motivation and emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology.
满足普通教育：Grossmont
大学D2; 基社盟D9; IGETC 4我
转学到：科罗拉多州立大学，加州大学