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Class overview
The objective of these classes is for the students to learn to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). This full school year course walks students through hand shapes, vocabulary, sentence structure, facial expressions, and an understanding of deaf culture. Students will be conversing in sign language on the first day and signing a song by the end of the first semester.
To optimize student learning, coursework will be assigned throughout the week.
Why Sign 2 Communicate?
The best way to learn to communicate with a deaf person is not by using a textbook alone. American Sign Language contains movement and is so much more than just handshapes, so it is best learned in person with other people! Besides, conversation requires at least two people, which a book cannot substitute.
What is the #2 for? This class focuses on 2 key components: signing ability and receptive skills (understanding what is being signed to you).
Our classes are interactive with fun ways to practice the concepts learned as well as dialogue examples that prepare students to converse with a deaf person.
What ASL 1 entails:
ASL Grammar and Syntax
ASL Vocabulary and Phrases with topics such as Greetings & Farewells, Introductions, School & Education, Seasons, Holidays, Weather, Food & Drink, Colors, Animals, Home, Transportation, etc.
Learning about Deaf Culture
A variety of instruction, games, quizzes, and class projects to help progress students from beginner to a conversationalist in sign language
What ASL 2 encompasses:
Builds on the foundation laid in ASL 1 (ASL Grammar & Syntax as well as Vocabulary & Phrases)
ASL Vocabulary and Phrases with topics such as Sports, Music, Friends & Family, Physical Features, Clothing, Jobs & Careers, Emotions, Character Traits, etc.
Deaf Culture & Deaf History
A variety of instruction, games, quizzes, and class projects to help students use classifiers and storytelling in conversation
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language.
The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play important parts in conveying information.
The state of Indiana recognizes American Sign Language as a foreign language for high school credit.
The state of Indiana recognizes American Sign Language as a foreign language for high school credit.
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