Sign Language
4 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
SL 64 Beginning Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
Introduction to beginning communication skills through the language of sign, with emphasis on American Sign Language (ASL). Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course. Introduction to an understanding of deafness and the deaf culture. Basic sign vocabulary, the manual alphabet, and a contrast with various other sign systems used throughout the United States.
SL 65 Intermediate Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- SL 64
Further development of skills and knowledge learned in Beginning Sign Language 64, with emphasis on American Sign Language (ASL). Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course. Communication of vocabulary building, with emphasis on applying ASL characteristics for communication in phrases and culturally specific language.
SL 66 Advanced Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- SL 65
Further development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in Sign Language 65. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary expansion and knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
SL 67 Advanced II American Sign Language
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- SL 66
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in Sign Language 66. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary expansion and knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.