Discover the Power of ASL with Bobby and Michele
This is an introduction level course, introducing students to basic conversational sign language including beginning American Sign Language signs as well as Deaf culture and history. students are taught the manual alphabet and the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language. Everyone is expected to demonstrate their ability to use non-verbal communication during the class with fellow students as well as with the instructor. This course includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, frequent opportunities for practice, discussions, other activities, and is intended for those who do not know, or know very little sign language. Lessons includes basic grammar, signs, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the Deaf Community.
This is a beginning level course for students who have completed ASL 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding of the basic fundamentals of ASL. This course is designed to continue to expand the knowledge and understanding of ASL signs, develop receptive and expressive skills and begin using grammatical features of ASL. Students are expected to increase their fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling, numbers and basic conversational signs. The class continues to examine additional elements of Deaf Culture and History, and includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, and activities. ASL 2 is a continuation of ASL 1. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This is an intermediate level course, intended for those who have completed ASL 1 and ASL 2, developing ASL skills, knowledge and understanding of ASL, Deaf Culture and History. Grammatical concepts and signs are taught, including more complex dialogs as well as storytelling, improving both expressive and receptive skills. ASL 3 is a continuation of ASL 2. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This level encourages you to utilize the ASL grammatical structures taught in ASL I, II, and III, enabling you to think on your feet through small group and class discussions. Participates build on their knowledge of ASL and expand their comfort level through signed conversations. Within the comfort of the classroom, this level offers participants the benefit of practicing thinking in terms of ASL rather than English and assists participants with their transition from the classroom environment to real-world experiences. This level is designed to continue development of ASL expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
The Family ASL class provides opportunities for families to have fun learning sign language together to improve their communication abilities. Family ASL classes will open the doors of communication with families and increase awareness and knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture. The class includes instruction and hands on group activities.
This class is designed for families with children ages 5 to 17. If you have Deaf or Hard of Hearing family members, a family member with communication issues or you just want to learn sign language together, as a family, this class is for you. All children must be accompanied by an adult (A parent or guardian). All family members are welcome.
We're more than just an ASL class – we're a community. We showcase a variety of opportunities to get involved and meet other ASL users.