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Registration for these courses will open October 7, 2011
Fall/Winter 2011-2012
Mark Shier – Instructor
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Tuition: $250 for each course
Total Course Hours: 30 hours for each Level 1 course and 33 hours for each Level 2 course
LEVEL 1
SIGN 0101 American Sign Language (ASL) 101 - Course Full
Credits: Non-credit course
Hours: 30 hours
Each of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities and identifying others. Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. SIGN 0101 covers units 1-6. Courses offered: SIGN-0101-WI300 - Room F204 - FULLJanuary 13/14/15 & January 27/28/29 (30 hours over two weekends)Friday (6 to 9) Saturday (9 to 3) Sunday (9 to 3) SIGN-0101-WI300 - Room F204 - NEW SECTION ADDED January 06/07/08 & January 20/21/22 (30 hours over two weekends)Friday (6 to 9) Saturday (9 to 3) Sunday (9 to 3)
Each of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities and identifying others. Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. SIGN 0101 covers units 1-6.
Courses offered:
Friday (6 to 9) Saturday (9 to 3) Sunday (9 to 3)
SIGN 0102 American Sign Language (ASL) 102
Pre-requisite: SIGN 0101 or equivalent
Each of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities and identifying others. Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. SIGN 0102 covers units 7-9. Courses offered: SIGN-0102-WI300 - Room F204March 30/31/April 1 & April 13/14/15 (30 hours over two weekends) Friday (6 to 9) Saturday (9 to 3) Sunday (9 to 3)
Each of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities and identifying others. Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. SIGN 0102 covers units 7-9.
SIGN 0103 American Sign Language (ASL) 103 - CANCELLED
Pre-requisite: SIGN 0102 or equivalent
Hours: 30 hour
Each of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities and identifying others. Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. SIGN 0103 covers units 10-12. Courses offered: SIGN-0103-FA300 - Room R306October 28/29/30 & November 4/5/6 (30 hours over two weekends) Friday (6 to 9) Saturday (9 to 3) Sunday (9 to 3)
Each of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities and identifying others. Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. SIGN 0103 covers units 10-12.
LEVEL 2
SIGN 0201 American Sign Language (ASL) 201 - CANCELLED
Pre-requisite: SIGN 0103 or equivalent
Hours: 33 hoursEach of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as locating things around the house, complaining, making suggestions and requests, exchanging personal information (life events, describing and identifying things, and talking about the weekend). Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. ASL 201 covers units 13-14.
SIGN 0202 American Sign Language (ASL) 102 - CANCELLED
Pre-requisite: SIGN 0201 or equivalent
Hours: 33 hoursEach of the levels of American Sign Language revolves around a major language function such as locating things around the house, complaining, making suggestions and requests, exchanging personal information (life events, describing and identifying things, and talking about the weekend). Through this functional approach, the language learned by candidates is the language used in everyday conversation. By learning language functions in interactive contexts, candidates also develop conversational skills in confirming and correcting information, expressing degrees of uncertainty, and asking for clarification and repetition. ASL 201 covers units 15-16.
SIGN-0202-WI300 - Room F204January 6/7/8 & January 20/21/22 (30 hours over two weekends) Friday (6 to 9:30) Saturday (9 to 3:30) Sunday (9 to 3:30)
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