Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) including Fingerspelled signs and numbers utilized in the Deaf community. Provides a basic foundation of language structure, sign recognition, and sign production at the novice level. Introduces students to the historical aspects and origins of ASL and Deaf Culture. Intended for students with no or little knowledge of ASL. Equivalent to two years of high school ASL. (Formerly ASL 120) [D; CSU; UC]