Faculty and Staff Sign Language Program - Course Details

INTENSIVE ASL FOR NEW FACULTY #250

Description

    This course is designed for faculty who are new employees of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and who have no/limited previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). It focuses on ASL linguistic features, cultural protocols, and core vocabulary for participants to develop conversational skills in ASL. Within an intensive instructional framework, the course covers content and skills taught in ASL 1A, 1B, and 1C within our regular curriculum. (Please refer to course descriptions for an overview of content and skills included.) Class meets for nine weeks. Additional time outside of class required for completing course assignments.

Prerequisite: none

Text/Materials (required)
Newell, W., Campbell, C., Holcomb, B., Holcomb, S., Caccamise, F., Peterson, R. (2010). ASL at Work Dawn Sign Press, San Diego, CA.