Dual Language and English Learner Education · Fall 2026

SDSU DLE 496 — American Sign Language IV

An ASL Level 4 course builds upon previous ASL knowledge by focusing on advanced conversational skills, complex grammatical structures, an in-depth understanding of ASL classifiers, and nuanced storytelling. Allows students to engage in detailed ASL communication while further refining their vocabulary and fluency, often including topics like role-shifting, detailed descriptions, and culturally significant issues within the Deaf community; essentially preparing them for more advanced interactions with native/Deaf signers; requiring completion of ASL Level 1, 2, and 3 courses as a prerequisite.