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American Sign Language (ASL) Storytelling - King Midas
Charity
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(9)
In this five week course, students will watch a production by Gallaudet University of King Midas and learn the basics of ASL storytelling.
Class experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this class students will get an introduction to ASL storytelling through watching Gallaudet University's production of King Midas. We will scratch the surface of the complexities of ASL storytelling including the use of the five parameters: handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and non-manual markers. Students will also learn about the basics of ASL storytelling such as role shifting and the use of classifiers. This class is designed for beginner and intermediate ASL learners,...
6 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to CourseStudents will meet the teacher and introduce themselves via a written post or a video.Week 2Lesson 2Introduction to ASL History & Art & StorytellingStudents will watch a video about the general history of ASL and learn about how pivotal points in that history affected the expression of deaf artists and storytellers. Students will be asked to write a paragraph sharing something they learned that stood out to them and something they'd like to learn more about.Lesson 3King Midas Story Pt. 1Students will watch the first 5 minutes of Gallaudet University's ASL rendition of King Midas and learn aboutWeek 3Lesson 4King Midas Story Pt. 2Students will watch the next 5 minutes of Gallaudet University's ASL rendition of King Midas detailing how to form major signs and sentences within the story.Week 4Lesson 5King Midas Story Pt. 3Students will watch the next 5 minutes of Gallaudet University's ASL rendition of King Midas and learn to form major signs and sentences within the story.Week 5Lesson 6King Midas Story Pt 4Students will watch the full story of King Midas in ASL and see how the sentences are used within the story.
Students will learn the basics of ASL storytelling and how the five parameters of ASL and role shifting play a part in the art of ASL storytelling.
I started learning the basics of ASL when I was two years old. The language became a passion of mine and I continued to learn through Dr. Bill Vicars online university, attending ASL meetups with deaf individuals, and taking a community college course. I've taught classes focused on American Sign Language storytelling and art to 5-6 and 10-12 year olds at a homeschool coop and had students present an ASL story to their parents at the end of the year program.
Homework Offered
Learners will be required to participate in weekly discussions concerning the video and readings pertaining to various aspects of ASL storytelling.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Links to Websites and Videos that students will need to access: https://youtu.be/rJWUedN8Pgc?si=PH1kDrkOCmt-agiz https://www.handspeak.com/study/47/ https://youtu.be/betAZeKRpR8?si=Ro-BqRW4JUmZjGRo https://archive.org/details/KingMidasInAmericanSignLanguage
My name is Charity and I am a university student pursuing degrees in Middle Years Education (with a concentration in English and Science), Spanish, and Linguistics. I teach beginning American Sign Language (ASL) to kids of all ages and love...
Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $60 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 14-18
