Oct 13th
4–5:30pm EDT
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American Sign Language - Beginner (Ages 9 - 16)
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most widely used language in the United States. It is a visual-gestural-kinesthetic method of communication used by members of the deaf community. In the beginner class, students will learn the basic vocabulary and grammar of ASL and will begin to develop the necessary communication skills to interact with people who are deaf. Please read: Students will receive an email with Zoom invite information...
Friday Oct 13th, 4–5:30pm Eastern Time
(8 sessions)
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American Sign Language: Module 1
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Description
Class Level:
Beginner
Age Requirements:
18 and older
Average Class Size:
18
System Requirements:
You will need an Internet connection and administrator access on your computer or laptop.
Class Delivery:
These workshops/courses are asynchronous, except where noted. That is, participants work at times that suit them best; however, there will be firm weekly due dates for assignments. The course instructors will act both as a leaders and mentors by offering regular support, suggestions, and direction.
Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours per week on coursework, except where noted.
Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours per week on coursework, except where noted.
What you'll learn in this basic asl class:
This course offers an introductory immersion approach to American Sign Language (ASL) in communication with deaf persons. ASL may also be explored as an alternate means of communication with hearing children with language disorders who may be delayed in acquiring spoken English. Sessions will focus on aspects of deaf culture and the vitality and rich potential of American Sign Language communication. ASL lab practice opportunities will be built into the schedule.
The benefits of learning ASL include the following:
- Enhances cognition, creativity, and abstract thinking
- Enhances your communication skills through the use of gesture and signs for working with language barriers
- Improves your ability to communicate with the approximately 36 million, or 1 out of 10 people with hearing loss in the United States
- Increases awareness of hand and eye coordination and the use of spatial relations
- Opens your eyes to become more aware of your peripheral vision and surroundings
- Provides a new skill in communicating visually with diverse populations in different situations
Remote Learning
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
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Changes must be submitted in writing to CourseHorse, [email protected], no later than 6 business days preceding the first class meeting date and are subject to a $15 fee. No withdrawals, refunds, or transfer requests will be accepted after that time.
All courses are subject to minimum enrollment. If a course is cancelled by the College for any reason, students may transfer to another course or receive a full refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee. the College reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is insufficient enrollment and to withdraw or modify course offerings. Course locations, fees, and instructors may also be changed when necessary.
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