ASL 1010

could not recommend this class more. it's definitely not easy and I spend a lot of time outside of class signing and practicing fingerspelling all semester. After taking both asl 1010 and 1020 I would say that your fingerspelling abilities can only take you so far, but are still the most important skill within the first year. The quizzes are very difficult because he only signs everything once, so I recommend reviewing signs outside of class and getting a study group if you want to do well. Also do the readings because missing reading questions is detrimental. He curves the quizzes per class so that could either be a pro or a con depending on how well you do against your classmates. attendance is mandatory but greg is very understanding if you have to miss for excusable reasons. This is definitely going to be a very time consuming course as would any brand new language, but it was also my favorite class first semester. Go to signed lunches if you can too because you get to meet all of the professors that are Deaf and hear all of their stories. Also attending events outside of class most definitely helps you both get better at ASL and do better in the class as a whole.

Greg is one of my favorite teachers ever! He is very engaging and was always easy to understand even when I didn't know much sign at the start of the course. This was the most interactive class I had this semester, so it was easy to make friends with my classmates. The quizzes and exams in this class are challenging but fair. It isn't an easy 100, but if you do the work and pay attention you'll probably get an A or a B. There are a lot of opportunities to ask for help or get extra practice, and he makes these opportunities very clear. Just be sure to ask for help when you need it and watch the videos and go through the homework slides on canvas (won't take more than 10-15 minutes). Overall, a fun class with a reasonable workload and fair professor. Would recommend!