American Sign Language I - Instructor Fall 2026

Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Synchronous Section: This course has schedule meeting dates and times online via Zoom. S
In-Person Meeting Day/Times via Zoom: Tuesday & Thursday, 01:30P - 03:00P
Semester Dates: 09-08-2026 to 12-17-2026

Course Description

This course offers students the opportunity to gain individual hands-on experience in American Sign Language. Students learn cultural behaviors, values and norms of the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.

Essential Objectives

1. Build basic receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), ASL numbers and fingerspelling.
2. Discuss the history of American Sign Language within the context of world sign languages.
3. Learn ASL vocabulary through context.
4. Develop strategies for deciphering meaning without understanding every sign.
5. Discuss the role of the interpreter and the ethics of interpreting.
6. Identify adaptive technology and equipment for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.
7. Explore the history, values, social norms, and cultural diversity of the Deaf Community.
8. Discuss Deaf Culture and arts, and interact with the Deaf Community.
9. Understand the role of an ASL student within the Deaf Community.

Requirements:  Master's degree required.

CCV values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. CCV welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

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$1455 per credit.

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