Class information
ASL101 American Sign Language I
- CRN: 40724
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (scheduled meetings), TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 1 to 2:50pm
From September 23 through December 11, 2025, Ginny A Black
- Online (scheduled meetings), TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 1 to 2:50pm
Details about this class
This is an Online (Scheduled Meetings) course. See the zoom and attendance requirements listed below.
Required Text(s) and Materials: Purple Moontower.(2022).TRUE+WAY ASL Student eWorkbook Units 1-3 (3rd ed.).
TWA stands for True-Way ASL. TWA is a virtual platform and curriculum used for ASL students for this course. All graded coursework is on this platform and is to be completed online. Students are given access to a unique "join" link on the syllabus so they can register for a student account. This is available to students on the first day of class. Students are to purchase their TWA code and TWA student account by the end of the first week of classes.
Students who delay purchasing the TWA eWorkbook have struggled with catching up and staying on track for this course. If you foresee difficulties in purchasing the TWA eWorkbook, please let me know as soon as possible.
Zoom requirements: Students are required to have their cameras on throughout the Zoom sessions. American Sign Language is a visual language so students must show themselves on Zoom and be able to see everyone else to participate in dialogue and partner/group work. This will help students develop their expressive and receptive skills in ASL.
Attendance requirements: Attendance is required because we will meet on Zoom live for all classes. Students are permitted two unexcused absences without penalty. After the third absence, a student’s final grade will be deducted one letter grade. Students whose webcams are turned off during class sessions will be marked as absent.
Technology
Technical requirements: Students need guaranteed and reliable access to high-speed Wi-Fi/Internet and a laptop/computer, and a webcam for Zoom classes and to record/upload video assignments.
D2L Brightspace is an online course management system that is used for online classes. Students will access the syllabus, email, course announcements, course materials, and Zoom on D2L for this course.
Note: A phone or other personal electronic device that is not a laptop or computer is not recommended.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.