Discover Sign Language Series

Discover Sign Language Series

Gain confidence in your ability to sign with the Deaf community. This course bundle will help you understand the perspective of the hard of hearing through use of videos to demonstrate how to make signs and communicate by facial expression.

48 Course Hrs
  • Details
  • Syllabus
  • Requirements
  • Instructor
$230.00

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Instructor-Moderated
48 Course Hrs
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$230.00
Instructor-Moderated

Details

Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Along the way, you will learn signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and the activities you like to do.

Discover Sign Language II will teach you how build phrases and sentences with vocabulary learned in Discover Sign Language 1, as well as learning new vocabulary. You will practice phrases and sentences by recording your own signing and uploading it for the instructor and classmates to review. You will also continue to explore Deaf culture by learning about the history of Deaf culture in the United States and technological implications on the modern-day Deaf community.

Series bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Series bundles.

Syllabus

  1. Discover Sign Language
    1. Getting Started
    2. Fingerspelling
    3. Introducing Yourself
    4. Getting to Know You
    5. Continuing the Conversation
    6. Talking About Family
    7. Extended Family and Beyond
    8. A Sign for the Times
    9. More Time on Your Hands
    10. Feelings and Traits
    11. Clothing and Hairstyle
    12. Food and Animals
  2. Discover Sign Language II
    1. Basic Introductions
    2. Asking Basic Questions
    3. Emotions
    4. Placing Food and Drink Orders
    5. Locating Objects
    6. Sports and Recreation
    7. Holidays
    8. Emergencies
    9. Jobs and Careers
    10. Weather
    11. Family
    12. Colors and Animals

Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course.


Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Instructor

Erin McHenry

Erin McHenry has been signing since 1996 and holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in Interpreting. She is an Associate member of the American Sign Language Teachers Association. Since 2003, Erin has been professionally interpreting across various settings including education, community, and medical. She has been both a staff interpreter and a freelance interpreter.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Instructor-Moderated Course Code: B9830