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Course Description

Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language. Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Identify five facts regarding the origin of sign language and its development to present day usage; Recognize and practice over 100 introductory vocabulary words and numbers using American Sign Language fingerspelling; Examine American Sign Language structure, conjugations, pronouns, non-manual signals, topic comment structure, and question structure; Demonstrate ten masculine, and ten feminine signs that denote gender and explain the designated placement; Execute three or more introduction, and name signs commonly used in American Sign Language culture.
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Section Title
Arnold | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
12:30PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Apr 07, 2026 to Jun 09, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce

Section Notes

Arnold | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074.
Section Title
South County | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Apr 07, 2026 to Jun 09, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Tiara Rogers

Section Notes

South County | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language.
Section Title
Online | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Apr 09, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 08, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce

Section Notes

Online | Conversational Sign Language 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074 | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.
Section Title
Pascal | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Apr 14, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce

Section Notes

Pascal | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074.
Section Title
Severn | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2026
Instructors
  • Tiara Rogers

Section Notes

Severn | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language.
Section Title
Arnold | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
12:30PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Sep 08, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce

Section Notes

Arnold Senior Center | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074.
Section Title
Pascal | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Sep 08, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce

Section Notes

Pascal Senior Center | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074.
Section Title
Online | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce

Section Notes

Online | Conversational Sign Language 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074 | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 302.
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