Modern Languages
Welcome to American Sign Language
Welcome to the American Sign Language webpage at East Los Angeles College! ELAC is pleased to offer beginning to advanced courses in American Sign Language, the official language of the deaf community in the United States and the fourth most popular studied language in the USA! By taking our courses you'll learn about the rich tapestry that is the deaf community: its language and its culture. Whether you're taking ASL to satisfy a foreign-language requirement, to understand deaf patients in the medical field, or to provide young children with a visual means for language and communication, our courses and qualified instructors will instill in you a strong ASL foundation and a valuable understanding of deaf culture.
Course offerings
American Sign Language 1
American Sign Language 2
American Sign Language 3
American Sign Language 4
Coming soon:
A Degree in ASL Interpretation
Contact Information
Announcements
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The Modern Languages Department offers students the opportunity to enrich their educational experience by studying abroad. Students can take French classes in Paris, Japanese in Kyoto, Japan and Spanish classes in Salamanca, Spain. Credit is given for all coursework. Click below to learn about our informational meetings. In addition, click on the "Study Abroad" link above for further information on each program, and to learn about how to use financial aid to fund your trip. We hope to see you at one of our meetings!
Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain
