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American Sign Language   

 

Questions about Continuing Education?  Please visit our Frequently Asked CE Questions page for more information!

 

Class details: 
1/18/2025 To 3/22/2025 Instructor: Buck Rogers
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM                              20 Class Hours                                                                                  
Sessions: 10 Sa Room: SCONL, Zoom , WA
   
Fee: $269.00  
Item: Winter38729
  • Format/Location: Online (This class meets online via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions.)
  • Schedule Notes: None.
We are unable to process registrations within 3 hours of the start timeon 1/18/2025.
Course Description: 

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. 

*** Online classes meet via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions. The in-person classes meet on campus, click Broadway Campus to view the address and map if needed.

 

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 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

 


Questions about Continuing Education?  Please visit our Frequently Asked CE Questions page for more information!

 

Class details: 
1/15/2025 To 3/19/2025 Instructor: Michael Cooper
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM                              20 Class Hours                                                                                  
Sessions: 10 W Room: SC - BE - General Cls - BE4179, 1701 Broadway Seattle, WA 98022
   
Fee: $269.00  
Item: Winter39075
We are unable to process registrations within 3 hours of the start timeon 1/15/2025.
Course Description: 

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! 

*** Online classes meet via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions. The in-person classes meet on campus, click Broadway Campus to view the address and map if needed.

 

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

 

Recommended Textbook 

  • In-person evening classes: Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Units 1-6 (book only) by Cheri Smith, Lentz. Ella Mae, & Ken Miko, ASIN: 1581212100
  • Online/Zoom daytime classes: Master ASL - Level One (with DVD) by Jason E. Zinza, ASIN: BOON4F390Q.

 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

  • Those interested in learning a second language
  • Anyone seeking to expand their communication skills

 


Questions about Continuing Education?  Please visit our Frequently Asked CE Questions page for more information!

 

Class details: 
1/18/2025 To 3/22/2025 Instructor: Buck Rogers
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM                              20 Class Hours                                                                                  
Sessions: 10 Sa Room: SCONL, Zoom , WA
   
Fee: $269.00  
Item: Winter38731
  • Format/Location: Online (This class meets online via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions.)
  • Schedule Notes: None.
We are unable to process registrations within 3 hours of the start timeon 1/18/2025.
Course Description: 

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! 

*** Online classes meet via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions. The in-person classes meet on campus, click Broadway Campus to view the address and map if needed.

 

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

 

Recommended Textbook 

  • In-person evening classes: Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Units 1-6 (book only) by Cheri Smith, Lentz. Ella Mae, & Ken Miko, ASIN: 1581212100
  • Online/Zoom daytime classes: Master ASL - Level One (with DVD) by Jason E. Zinza, ASIN: BOON4F390Q.

 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

  • Those interested in learning a second language
  • Anyone seeking to expand their communication skills

 


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