Description
In this class, beginners will learn American Sign Language (ASL) in a relaxed learning environment with structured and spontaneous dialogue. You will develop appropriate conversational strategies unique to Deaf Culture while learning ASL vocabulary, ASL grammar, Deaf Culture, and the history of Deaf Culture and ASL. This course will be taught by a deaf ASL teacher assigned by the Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre (DHCC). DHCC provides services to the greater Philadelphia region, ranging from communication access to American Sign Language (ASL) classes to mentorship and advocacy services. Our textbook is A Basic Course in American Sign Language, 2nd edition, which can be purchased from Ebay, Amazon or www.diglo.com.