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0850.00The American Sign Language (ASL) area of emphasis offers a number of courses. There are four levels of language courses, which focus three skills—comprehension, production, and culture knowledge. The culture course provides training in critical thinking while exploring cultural and literary themes in a historical context. The purpose of this major is twofold: to develop proficiency in receptive and expressive communication through ASL, as well as to foster an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. The skills acquired will prepare students to pursue careers in education, interpreting, business, linguistics, art, medical, and humanities.
Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in communicating in expressive and receptive forms in American Sign Language.
- Examine and explain the culture and history of the Deaf community.
Requirements for the major in American Sign Language
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASL 001 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE | 4 |
| ASL 002 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE | 4 |
| ASL 003 | INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE | 4 |
| ASL 004 | INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - LEVEL 2 | 4 |
| ASL 015 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF CULTURE | 3 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree
- General Information
- PCC Local Gen Ed
- Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Arts degree.
- Cal-GETC
- Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.