American Sign Language - Level 2
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 7/8/2023.
|
Item: Summer17315 |
Buck Rogers |
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
20 Class Hours |
Sessions: 8 Sa |
Room: Online, Zoom Link to be provided , WA |
7/8/2023 - 8/26/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus a high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
|
- Format/Location: Online
- Schedule Notes: None
|
Class Overview
Continue building upon the skills that you learned in our Level 1 class. During this intermediate class, expand your American Sign Language vocabulary and cultural skills in order to communicate more effectively.
Through instruction and practice, increase your visual awareness and comprehension skills. Improve your understanding of basic grammatical principles and put them to work by practicing with fellow students. Learn more about the history of the deaf community and its language.
Learning Objectives
- common vocabulary on several themes
- incorporating numbers with signs expressing time, age, money and pronouns
- enhanced use of non-manual signals and directional verbs
- identify locations, give directions and discuss transportation
- basic use of classifiers, incorporating the technique into basic storytelling
- more cultural information such as Deaf language, humor, philosophy and art
Recommended/Suggested Textbook:
Master ASL - Level One (with DVD) by Jason E. Zinza, ASIN: BOON4F390Q
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Students who have previously completed our Level 1 class
- Anyone with basic ASL skills, including fingerspelling and basic signs
|
|
|
|
American Sign Language - Level 1
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 7/8/2023.
|
Item: Summer15809 |
Buck Rogers |
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
20 Class Hours |
Sessions: 8 Sa |
Room: Online, Zoom Link to be provided , WA |
7/8/2023 - 8/26/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus a high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
|
- Format/Location: Online
- Schedule Notes: None
|
Class Overview
Enhance your communication skills by learning American Sign Language (ASL) and get started in this interactive introductory class.
Learn the manual alphabet for fingerspelling words and names as well as basic signs for simple communication and gain a basic understanding of ASL grammar principles. Gain insight into the history of the deaf community and its language.
Enjoy learning a new language and expanding your ability to communicate by learning American Sign Language!
Learning Objectives
- proper greetings, introductions, farewells, questions and answers in ASL
- basic ASL vocabulary and grammar including Non-Manual Signals like facial expressions and body language
- gender distinction, topic-comment structure, contrastive structure
- incorporation of numbers into signs related to age and into pronoun signs
- cultural information
Suggested Textbook
Master ASL - Level One (with DVD) by Jason E. Zinza, ASIN: BOON4F390Q. Check online for best prices.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Those interested in learning a second language
- Anyone seeking to expand their communication skills
|
|
|
|