American Sign Language I, II, III

Fall 2011, Winter 2012 and Spring 2012 quarters

Faculty

Anne Ellsworth

Fields of Study

language studies

Preparatory for studies or careers in

Entry into the winter and spring quarters requires proficiency equivalent to the successful completion of American Sign Language I (for winter) or American Sign Language II (for spring).  Contact the instructor for an assessment of proficiency.

Description

In this year-long sequence of courses, students will learn finger-spelling, cardinal numbers, vocabulary, conversation sign, and ASL grammar.  Introduction to deaf culture includes a reader and invitations to participate in Deaf Coffee and to attend the Deaf Club.  As the year progresses, students will focus on broadening their vocabularies and conversation skills and using appropriate and accurate ASL grammar with emphasis on the non-manual aspect of communication.  There will also be continued study of deaf culture and invitations to deaf events in this area.

Advertised Schedule

5:30-7:30p Tue/Thu

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening