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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
Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
12:30PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule
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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 08, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce
Section Title
Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule
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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 08, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce
Section Title
Conversational Sign Language: Level 1
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
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 10, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce
Section Notes

Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 301.

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