This introduction to Sign Language will walk students through the fundamentals of this dynamic and complex form of communication. Taught just like a first-year course in any language, this class will teach grammar, usage, vocabulary, and “survival” sign language to beginning students. Class will be taught simultaneously in English and Sign Language, providing students with a language-intensive environment in which to learn. Students will learn how to negotiate basic social situations in sign language and to talk about themselves, their environment, travel, food, clothing, and everyday tasks, among other topics.

As Tim’s brother-in-law is deaf and Tim’s sister-in-law is a sign-language interpreter, he regularly uses sign language and has been building his fluency over the past ten years.

$40.00 supplies fee covers copies, treats, and other supplies for both semesters

Students should plan to spend around 5 to 10 minutes practicing daily.

Reference: Lifeprint

This full-year course is only open to continuing students for spring semester.

 
Minimum Student Date: Fri 1 Sep 2023 — This course will be cancelled if the minimum number of students have not registered by Sep 1.
Registration Cancellation Deadline: Fri 1 Sep 2023 — Registration cancellations must be made by Sep 1 to avoid paying tuition.
Payment Due Date: Sat 2 Sep 2023 and Sat 6 Jan 2024 — Please plan to pay your tuition for this course on Sep 2 and Jan 6.
Registration Deadline: Thu 14 Sep 2023 — Late registrations will be accepted through Sep 14, if space is available. Your first tuition payment will be due immediately upon registration.

Image: Three PHS students sign A, S, and L. 2019. Photos by Nic Rosenau. CC BY-SA 4.0.