ASL COURSE LEVEL 1A
This beginner's course is designed for students with little to moderate experience in signing. It is the first of two beginner's courses that focus on building a strong foundation in American Sign Language. The course is conducted completely 'voice off' online, and it covers basic ASL grammar structure, the alphabet, and handshapes, numbers, ASL parameters, introductions, school-related signs, and colors. By the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend ASL grammar and develop their receptive and expressive skills.
ASL COURSE LEVEL 1BThis is the second of two beginner's courses and focuses on using learned vocabulary to create conversations and discussions using ASL grammar and structure. The class is held completely 'voice off,' and the topics of discussion include family, friends, pets, relationship status, employment status, life milestones, transportation, residences, and neighborhoods. Prerequisite for the course is ASL 1A or similar coursework. By the end of the course, students will be able to have basic conversations using ASL and comprehend simple sentences.
ASL COURSE LEVEL 2
This course is designed for students who have completed ASL 1A and 1B or similar coursework. It is conducted completely 'voice off,' and it focuses on expanding vocabulary and using it to create more complex conversations and discussions using ASL grammar and structure. The topics covered include calendar and time expressions, events, errands, daily activities and frequency, insights and skills, hobbies and interests, sports and recreation, and vacation and snacks. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate in ASL with a greater degree of fluency and understanding.
ASL COURSE LEVEL 3
This course is for students who have completed ASL 1A, 1B, and 2 or similar coursework. It is conducted completely 'voice off,' and it focuses on using learned vocabulary to create conversations and discussions using ASL grammar and structure. The topics covered include food, measurements, ways of preparing food, cooking methods, ethnicity and ethnic groups, describing people, and clothes. By the end of the course, students will have an expanded vocabulary and be able to understand and communicate in more complex sentence structures.
'ASL COURSE LEVEL 4
This course is designed for advanced students who have completed ASL 1A, 1B, 2, and 3 or similar coursework. It is conducted completely 'voice off,' and it focuses on using learned vocabulary to create conversations and discussions using ASL grammar and structure. The topics covered include home layouts, household items, furniture, housework, repairs, workplace, job skills and activities, finances, and major purchases. By the end of the course, students will have a broad vocabulary and be able to understand and communicate in more complex conversations and discussions using ASL grammar and structure.
