SEF-EDGL1 - Discover Sign Language

Course Description

Discover the graceful and expressive language of sign language and learn to communicate with anyone, anywhere, just by using your hands! With this American Sign Language (ASL) course, you can unlock this rewarding ability and master communicating with Deaf people.

Throughout your online sign language training course, you will learn to fingerspell the alphabet, sign colors, numbers, objects, and family members. You will acquire a wide range of useful, everyday vocabulary that will enable you to engage in meaningful conversations with members of the Deaf community. Using video demonstrations, you will understand how to form correct signs and incorporate facial expressions to communicate beautifully in sign language.

Explore the history and usage of American Sign Language (ASL) and how to navigate the culture and social customs of the Deaf community. By the end of this sign language course, you will be confident and ready to participate in a conversation using the power of sign language

Learner Outcomes

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Sign Language

Lesson 2 - Fingerspelling

Lesson 3 - Introducing Yourself

Lesson 4 - Getting to Know You

Lesson 5 - Continuing the Conversation--

Lesson 6 - Talking About Family

Lesson 7 - Extended Family and Beyond

Lesson 8 - A Sign for the Times

Lesson 9 - More Time on Your Hands

Lesson 10 - Feelings and Traits

Lesson 11 - Clothing and Hairstyle

Lesson 12 - Food and Animals

Notes

Access Requirements:

This course is offered in partnership with ed2go(tm) online education. To access your course and materials, you must register for an ed2go(tm) account at www.ed2go.com/cccc.  Internet access and an email account is required.

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.