Students will learn to utilize American Sign Language (ASL) for receptive and expressive conversational skills. Topics include basic syntactical knowledge, manual alphabets, fingerspelling, and a basic vocabulary of 500 lexical signs, as well as learning about Deaf culture. Task-based activities will support effective communication around basic themes. The course is conducted in a silent classroom (no use of voice), based on nonverbal communication practice. Upon completion, students should be able to use ASL outside the classroom in limited contexts. Designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL.
915.368.01 Homewood Campus
Mondays, Sept. 21 to Nov. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $298
JHU full-time faculty staff are eligible for tuition remission benefit. You will be unable to register online and receive a discount.
For more information, contact 410-516-8516.
