American Sign Language (Grades 8–12)
Thursday 12:45–1:40
Friday 9:00–9:55
Teacher: Katie Orr
Description: Welcome to the captivating world of American Sign Language (ASL). With ASL being the third most used language in the United States, the demand for ASL education grows. ASL is a nationally recognized language, and many colleges are accepting it as foreign language credit. In this engaging and interactive course, students will learn the fundamentals of ASL. This class will provide students with the opportunity to explore and learn basic ASL vocabulary, and grammar, and cultural aspects of the Deaf Community. It will help students develop manual communications skills that promote inclusivity and understanding.
Class Cost: $263
Book: Signing Naturally Units 1–6 Student Set by Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz, Ken Mikos ***Note: Textbook cannot be purchased used because it comes with a 12 month Video Library access included with the purchase. (ISBN: 978-1-58121-235-8)
Prerequisite: None