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Beginning Sign Language

Instructional Hours =	15 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	1 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	1 Credit

This class is intended for individuals who have never taken a sign language class.

This is the same class as the former American Sign Language - Level 1. Employees that previousley attended the ASL class may not receive credit or payment.

It will start at the very basic of learning the sign alphabet and finger spelling words. Basic vocabulary will then be introduced. Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to have a simple conversation in sign language.

The class will participate in activities that will enrich their learning experience.

Such activities will include but not limited to:

Interacting with deaf/hard of hearing individuals
Watching videos in sign language
Games and puzzles in ASL (American Sign Language)
Active group participation

Participants will be shown an online sign vocabulary website and will compile a sign dictionary for reference.

This class will help those individuals that would like to learn how to communicate with people having a hearing or speech disability that utilizes Sign Language as mode of communication – whether they are students or adults.

Specific objectives include:

ASL overview
History of ASL
Numbers
Alphabet
Pronouns & demonstratives

Verbs & conjunctions
Prepositions and adverbs
Action verbs
Adjectives
Negatives
Tense (past, present)

If you have questions about this course content or prerequisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed.

Course Contact:

Christal Klinger

christal.klinger@dcsdk12.org

If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact Staff Development office.

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This class is intended for individuals who have never taken a sign language class. **This is the same class as the former American Sign Language - Level 1. Employees that previousley attended the ASL class may not receive credit or payment.**

**This is the same class as the former American Sign Language - Level 1. Employees that previousley attended the ASL class may not receive credit or payment.**

This class is intended for individuals who have never taken a sign language class.

This is the same class as the former American Sign Language - Level 1. Employees that previousley attended the ASL class may not receive credit or payment.

This is the same class as the former American Sign Language - Level 1. Employees that previousley attended the ASL class may not receive credit or payment.