ASL 100 – American Sign Language I (CRN: 99000)

at Skyline College for Fall 2026

Course Information

A beginning course designed to introduce students to the visual-gestural richness of American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf culture. Introduces students to ASL’s basic structure and vocabulary while developing students’ expressive skills and understanding of fingerspelling and basic conversational strategies. Provides an introduction to the Deaf community and culture. This course is equivalent to the first year of the High School language other than English requirement.


Lecture hours/semester: 80-90

Homework hours/semester: 160-180

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.

Course Details

Grade Mode: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Units: 5

Department: American Sign Language

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Qing Meng08/18 - 12/129:35am-11:50amTVirtualRemoteZAHLecture and/or Discussion
Qing Meng08/18 - 12/15TBAVirtualRemoteZAHOnline
Qing Meng12/17 - 12/178:10am-10:40amThVirtualRemoteZAHLecture and/or Discussion
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddAugust 28, 2026
Last day to drop with a refundNot specified
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 7, 2026
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 16, 2026
Last Day to Change to Pass/No PassDecember 12, 2026
Section Fees
DescriptionFee
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY$80