ASL is the third most commonly used language in the United States. Sign up for this course to improve your communications skills, learn about deaf culture, and earn a great addition to any college or job application.

How to get the most out of American Sign Language: Level 1, Part 1 with Marlana Weber:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class recording.

• Read assignments before the class recording.

• Watch that class's recording.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: This is Part One of a two-part course.

Total classes: 13

Duration per class: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: One semester ASL or Foreign Language. Note: ASL meets many states’ requirements for foreign language. Part One and Part Two of this course combined are the equivalent of one full year of foreign language.

Instructor: Marlana Weber

Instructor Email: mweber@homeschoolconnections.com

Course Description: This is a first year course for those who would like a foundation in communicating with American Sign Language (ASL). We will follow the format of Dawn Sign Press’s “Signing Naturally” series. Topics revolve around sharing information about ourselves and our environment. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. You will learn strategies to help you maintain a conversation. Interactive activities will reinforce what you’ve learned. A conversational curriculum requires you to be an active learner. Come prepared to sign with the instructor and your classmates. The first semester will cover Units 1, 2, & 4.

Course outline: 

Class 1 Basics of ASL, Alphabet & Numbers

Class 2 Getting to Know You, Basics Continued

Class 3 Introductions, Numbers

Class 4 Asking "Wh" Questions

Class 5 Giving Commands

Class 6 Giving Information

Class 7 Identifying Locations, Numbers

Class 8 Leisure Activities, Culture Highlights

Class 9 Identifying People

Class 10 Asking for Signs, Numbers

Class 11 Immediate Family & Siblings

Class 12 Extended Family

Class 13 Family Variations & Descriptions

Course Materials: Signing Naturally Units 1-6, Student Set ISBN: 978-1-58121-210-5

https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-1-6-student-set 

(12-month Video Library access is included with the purchase of every set.)

Try BookFinder.com for a used copy. The textbook is not required but highly recommended and will be used for the full year.

Homework: Weekly practice of the signs and conversations covered in the course, watching online videos of signing (one to three hours per class), automated quizzes, and optional homework practice from Student Workbook.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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