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- Spring 2025
- Fall 2025

Alice Marino

Residential Faculty - Language

World Languages

World Languages

480-461-7908

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	10:15 AM - 11:45 AM		10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
		6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
		Online
By appointment		By appointment		By appointment	By appointment

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

ASL101	American Sign Language I					4 Credits
Introduction of principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf people who sign. Development of expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Overview of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language (A.S.L.). Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested as a corequisite but not required.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28215	Dobson Campus EF 1S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	TuTh	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Class Started
28215	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. If you have previous knowledge of American Sign Language or you have taken high school American Sign Language classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

ASL102	American Sign Language II					4 Credits
Continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign. Includes numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27803	Dobson Campus EF 1S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	TuTh	12:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Class Started
27803	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at [email protected] Class 27803 A Computer with a webcam or camera is required.

ASL202	American Sign Language IV					4 Credits
Advanced American Sign Language skills including continued vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational techniques in a cross-cultural framework. Continued work on conceptual accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. ENG101 or ENG107, ASL200 and CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last 3 yrs is required.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27805	Dobson Campus EF 1S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025	Th	4:25 PM – 6:10 PM	Class Started
27805	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27805 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] Class 27805 A Computer with a webcam or camera is required.

SLC201	Introduction to Linguistics					3 Credits
Introduction to the study of language. Study of the nature and diversity of world languages, linguistic structures and functions of language, language variation, pragmatics and the learning/acquisition of first and second languages. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26503	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Class Started
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 26503 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
	Book Information
27795	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Class Started
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 27795 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
	Book Information

Fall 2025

ASL101	American Sign Language I					4 Credits
Introduction of principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf people who sign. Development of expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Overview of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language (A.S.L.). Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested as a corequisite but not required.
Course Notes: If you have previous knowledge of American Sign Language or you have taken high school American Sign Language classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22350	Dobson Campus EF 1S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	TuTh	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Open 20 of 22 Seats Available
22350	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 22350 High-speed Internet and a video recording device are required to successfully participate in this class. Students are expected to video record themselves for this class. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
23770	Dobson Campus EF 1S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	TuTh	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Open 18 of 22 Seats Available
23770	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 23770 High-speed internet and a video recording device are required to successfully participate in this class. Students are expected to video record themselves for this class. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

ASL201	American Sign Language III					4 Credits
Linguistics of American Sign Language (A.S.L.) including non-manual behaviors and signing English idioms with conceptual accuracy. Emphasis on practical application of A.S.L. skills, expanded vocabulary, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL102 or permission of Department or Division. ENG101 or ENG107 and CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last 3 years is required.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24847	Dobson Campus EF 1S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	TuTh	12:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Open 21 of 22 Seats Available
24847	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

SLC201	Introduction to Linguistics					3 Credits
Introduction to the study of language. Study of the nature and diversity of world languages, linguistic structures and functions of language, language variation, pragmatics and the learning/acquisition of first and second languages. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22368	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 13 of 24 Seats Available
22368	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 22368 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
23213	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 24 of 24 Seats Available
23213	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 23213 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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