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American Sign Language 101
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Ages 13-18
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8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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8 pre-recorded lessons
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Beginner - Advanced Level
ASL is the third most-used language in the United States. With this American Sign Language course you will be able to interact with the 500,000 people who use ASL every day and the 2 million who have ASL as a second language. NEW to Outschool? Use code "Spanish20" at checkout. Learn a life skill that will benefit both your work and personal abilities through a comprehensive and easy to follow course. We have prepared nearly 70 videos for you to watch and practice signs, as many times as you want. Learning American Sign Language with The Incubator of Superhumans takes you beyond the basics: You will master ASL grammar and vocabulary and be able to practice at your own pace Humor, fun expressions and informal language. You will learn how to hold conversations, ask questions, tell jokes. Understand the history and background of American Sign Language. Discover more about Deaf etiquette so you feel comfortable in any situation. Module 1: The Basics What is ASL Alphabet Who Uses ASL A Quick History of ASL Getting Started Module 2: Numbers, Parameters and Grammar Numbers Parameters Grammar and Structure Module 3: Introductions Introduction Vocabulary Name Sign Deaf Etiquette Facial Expressions Module 4: People & Places, Gender And Body Language People and Places Vocabulary Gender Distinction Using Body Language Module 5: Conversation I Conversational Vocabulary Is ASL Universal Questions Vs. Statements Phonology in ASL Module 6: Job & Education, Lexicalized Signs And Morphology Job/Education Vocabulary Lexicalized Signs Morphology in ASL Module 7: Descriptions, Classifiers And Syntax Descriptions Vocabulary Classifiers ASL Syntax Module 8: Conversation II Making Plans Vocabulary Number Incorporation Expressive Sentences Variations in ASL Improving Your Vocabulary Who is this course for? Anyone who deals with the public - from shop assistants to social workers - will benefit from knowing ASL to better understand their Deaf customers and clients People who are around Deaf people including family members and colleagues Those losing your hearing and starting to feel isolated by your inability to understand and communicate as well as before First responders or other medical professionals who need to communicate with everybody, particularly in emergencies Students interested in interpreting in the classroom, government agencies, museums, hospitals or on TV Career Path Become a translator or interpreter in many professional fields including television Teachers and classroom assistants who know ASL will be a great asset to the classroom ASL fluency is needed for specialized careers in health, education, and therapy
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Language of Instruction
English
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Robert Gordon University and B.H.M.S Lucerne
Jackie Haig has a Masters in Adult Education and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies. Currently, she works as a college instructor for American Sign Language 1 and 2. She has tutored, volunteered, and facilitated workshops with families who have limited sign language knowledge or experience and helped them to become more fluent.
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