Suggested Age

13-18

Prerequisite

Sign Language 1 (or 1A and 1B) with a grade of”C” or higher or instructor approval

Purpose

In this course, students continue learning the fundamentals of American Sign Language, (ASL). This class moves from “Social Survival” skills, to sharing information, feelings, and ideas with the class. Students improve their receptive and expressive skills as they continue learning more vocabulary, grammar, and knowledge of Deaf Culture/history. This class is taught primarily in ASL, with spoken English repetition of most concepts. Access to the internet is necessary to complete assignments.

This course is designed for one full high school foreign language credit. Each 80 minute class includes review, direct lessons using the textbook and other materials, group and individual practice, and occasional presentations by students. Assignments include, learning vocabulary and phrases, writing/translating phrases, translating selections of books, poems or songs, and attendance at a community event. At home learning and review is essential for success in the class, as there will be new vocabulary weekly, and frequent assignments.

Curriculum

Sign 1A, 1, 2, Required text:

     Learning American Sign Language, 2nd Edition
     Tom Humphries, Carol Padden; ISB #0-205-27553-2
     Optional: accompanying DVD offered with text