Beginning ASL

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL.

INSTRUCTOR: Olivia Dages (For teacher bio, please see Here)
EMAIL: OliviaD@empowered.academy
TIME: Full Year 2019-2020
Wednesdays 9:00am-10:00am CT
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 5th grade and up

Course Description:

For all those who are new to the fascinating language that ASL. Beginning ASL is a great way to dive in to this world. In this class we will be working from a book learning new signs,peer to peer conversations, games, and overall having a good time.

There will be homework every week, students will be expected to memorize signs (there will be a few quizzes) and there will be a powerpoint report at the end of every semester.

Required Resources:

• American Sign Language the easy way second edition (or later)  
  https://www.amazon.com/American-Sign-Language-Easy-Way/dp/0764134280/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=barrons+asl+the+easy+way&qid=1564352588&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Optional Resources:

• • Barrons ASL flashcards
    https://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Flash-Cards-American-Language/dp/0764162225/ref=pd_sbs_14_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0764162225&pd_rd_r=2ac40cd7-8c53-4895-b46a-6dbe047057ab&pd_rd_w=4ipc0&pd_rd_wg=11EEx&pf_rd_p=3b323567-8df4-459a-bcb9-5adf545829d4&pf_rd_r=AT69SM2NTHE4YCEC81TH&psc=1&refRID=AT69SM2NTHE4YCEC81TH

• Barron’s Dictionary of American Sign Language https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barrons-dictionary-of-american-sign-language-geoffrey-s-poor/1106516634