👍 This course is designed to INCLUDE complete beginners without any prior knowledge of ASL. Previous ASL skills are welcome but NOT required.
IN THIS COURSE, we’re going to learn how to ask and answer the question “HOW are YOU?” in American Sign Language (ASL). We'll also learn how to sign thirty (30) emotion vocabulary words. Then, we’ll get some hands-on practice signing mini dialogues using “HOW are YOU?” "HOW are THEY?" "HOW is SHE?" etc and the vocabulary words.
IN THIS COURSE:
- Students will learn and practice using the following ASL personal pronouns: I/ME, YOU, HE/SHE/IT, WE/US, THEY/THEM, YOU (plural).
- Students will learn how to create and respond to the following questions: HOW am I? HOW are YOU? HOW is HE/SHE? HOW are WE? HOW are THEY? HOW are YOU (plural)?
- Students will learn and practice using thirty (30) emotion signs in ASL including: ANGRY, BAD, BORED, BUSY, COLD, CONFUSED, CRAZY, DEPRESSED, EMBARRASSED, EXCITED, FINE, FRUSTRATED, GOOD, HAPPY, HOT, HUNGRY, HURT, JEALOUS, MAD, OKAY, PROUD, SAD, SCARED, SHY, SICK, SO-SO, SURPRISED, TIRED, UPSET, and WORRIED.
- Students will learn how to combine the personal pronouns with the vocabulary words to form sentences and mini dialogues.
- Students will be tested on their ability to sign and recognize the material taught in the course.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE:
- Students will be confident using and understanding the ASL personal pronouns
- Students will have a larger vocabulary and understand the mechanics of each sign taught in the course
- Students will be able to create sentences using personal pronouns and emotion words in ASL
- Students will be able to participate in mini dialogues using the pronouns and vocabulary from the course
- Students will have thirty (30) different ways to answer the question "How are you?" in ASL
- Students will feel more confident as they continue their sign language studies
