Deaf Services of Palo Alto (DSPA)
We offer classes in multiple sign languages from many different countries to foster an inclusive community.
Start date: Tuesday, June 4 2024.
Schedule:
On Tuesday, Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
From 6/4/2024 until 7/30/2024
Online - Google Meet
Resource person: Hillary Smith: sl@dspa.org
Location: Virtual
Description:
As this course is a condensed review, it is likely that every topic will not be covered, and that individual teaching style will impact the overall course content to an extent. First Few Signs Culture and Language Snapshots: Immersion Different Learning Styles Seating Arrangements Attention Getting Which Hand? Signing Sightlines The Signing Space Backchanneling Where Do I Look? Basic Signs Basic ASL Structure Navigating TRUE+WAY ASL Culture and Language Snapshots: Common Misconceptions Braille Letters, Characters, and Handshapes Basic Grammar Structure Faces are Important Too Navigating TWA Sign Parameters Alphabet and Common Handshape Errors Fingerspelling Sign Substitute Wh-Q Signs Y/N-Q Pronouns Possessive Pronouns “HER” Signs Plural Pronouns Deaf Status Time of Day Greetings Feelings and Moods Farewells Days of the Week Introductions Manners Clarifications More Basic Signs Opposites Culture and Language Snapshots: Why is Everyone Signing So Fast? Fingerspelling Tips Learning the Alphabet Fingerspelling Names Common Sentence Types Pronouns and Possessive Pronouns HER DeafDisabled Working with Your Classmates Working with a Partner Culture and Language Snapshots: Articles Nouns then Verbs Fingerspelled Names Cardinal/Quantity Numbers Numbers: 0-66 Numbers: Tens Numbers: Twin Double Digits Basic Math and Math-related Signs Culture and Language Snapshot: Cardinal and Quantity Schools School Choices for Deaf Students Grade Levels (Ordinal Numbers) Class Status Postsecondary Education Culture and Language Snapshots: Names with Prefixes Names with Apostrophes Ordinal Numbers Higher Education Institutions Things in a Classroom School Supplies Culture and Language Snapshot: Names with Titles School-related Actions Manipulating Signs Noun and Verb Pairs Culture and Language Snapshots: BREAK Noun-Verb Pairs CIRCLE and CIRCLE School Personnel Colors Different Shades of Colors Culture and Language Snapshots: Agent Markers Who’s Your Teacher? Dark, Light, and Bright Colors Areas of Study, Majors and Minors Diploma and Degrees To Sign or Not to Sign Doctor College Status Numbers: 66-99 Numbers: 100-Millions The Zero in Hundreds Culture and Language Snapshots: Academic Degrees Conjunctions - “And” & “Then” Roman Numerals Numbers: 67-98 Heights Use of Non-Manual Markers in ASL Compliments Culture and Language Snapshots: Referents Referents - Present and Not Present Listing and Ranking Relationship Status Family Members Siblings: Ranking/Birth Order Numbers: Ages Babies to Seniors Multiple Births NONE vs. NO Pets Activities with Pets Circle of Friends Culture and Language Snapshots: Ranking Siblings Gender Signs Compound Signs NONE and NO CODAs and More Ages Deaf Dogs Name Signs WEDDING and MARRIED Culture and Language Snapshot: FULL and ENOUGH HAVE-TO and HAVE HAVE-TO, MUST, SHOULD, and NEED Transition Signs Numbers: Years Major Life Events Important Documents Culture and Language Snapshot: HAVE and HAVE-TO Name Sign Precedence Energy Types of Transportation Which Handshape? Riding Review: Noun-Verb Pairs More Relevant Vocabulary Culture and Language Snapshots: TAKING-OFF Lexicalized Fingerspelling Different Types of Housings and Dwellings Living Arrangements Culture and Language Snapshots: AND THERE Informational Numbers Types of Buildings Services Provided Giving Directions Culture and Language Snapshot: Deaf Owned Businesses Compass Directions Cities States Provinces Your Neighborhoods Culture and Language Snapshots: Deaf Hubs ASL in United States and CanadaUnit 1: Welcome to the Deaf World!
1.1 Getting Started
1.2 Introduction to ASL
1.3 ASL Foundations
1.4 Classroom Actions
1.5 Basic Math and Numbers
Unit 2: Academics
2.1 Types of Schools
2.2 School Environment
2.3 Things You Do in the Classroom
2.4 School Personnel and Colors
2.5 School Subjects, Majors and Courses
Unit 3: Family and Relationships
3.1 Describing Basic Appearances
3.2 Family, Friends, and Pets
3.3 Employment Status
3.4 Milestones and Life Events
Unit 4: Residences and Communities
4.1 Transportation
4.2 Housing and Dwellings
4.3 Places Around Town
4.4 Cities, States, and Provinces
Please note that there is no class on the following date(s):
- Thursday, July 04, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Available: Full
Price: $862.40 Taxes waived
Notes: The TWA curriculum has a $60.00 (non-refundable) fee associated with it (regardless of if you have already used it). You will receive a link to register and pay, and then will be able to expense this in Concur. Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel your enrollment, a minimum of 48 hours notice (excluding weekends and holidays) before the class is scheduled to start is required to avoid charges. If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice, you are required to pay for the full cost of the class. The cost of the class is not pro-rated based on attendance. Once you register for a class and the cancellation deadline passes, you are responsible for full payment of the class. Instructors reserve the right to reschedule individual classes as needed.
Prerequisites: ASL 101 Course
Tags: VIRTUAL
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