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
Announcements
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Due to the fluid nature of COVID-19, the Modern Languages Department is working remotely and the building will remain close until further notice. We are available by email, Google voice, and live chat Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Contact Information
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Dr. Nicholas Zerlentes
Email: zerlennp@elac.edu
Location: E3-100E
Phone: (323) 780-6748