Alice Marino

Residential Faculty - Language

World Languages

World Languages

480-461-7908

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 
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

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

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
15384
Dobson Campus

EF 1S
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

14 of 22
Seats Available

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 15384 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.
16617
Dobson Campus

EF 1S
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 22
Seats Available

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 16617 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.
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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15398
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Closed

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.
16161
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

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.

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