Learning objectives:
By the end of this course you should have a basic bank of ASL words that you are able to use to form simple sentences. Begin to identify ASL sentence structure, which is different than English sentence structure. Understand what regional differences of signs are.
At the end of each lesson you will be able to take a quiz to test your receptive skills that you learned in each lesson. The lessons will start with basic vocabulary and simple sentences. As you move through the lessons the sentences will become more complicated as your knowledge of ASL signs grows.
• Identify and use themed ASL words.
• Apply ASL vocabulary into forming sentences.
• Test your knowledge using the quiz at the end of each section.
• Identify, express, and respond with short answers to yes/no and wh questions.
• Ask for and provide basic personal information.
• Give and follow simple directions or requests.
• Demonstrate comprehension of basic questions on a variety of familiar topics.
• Engage in one-to-one conversation comparing and contrasting ASL with English.
Ten Themed Based Lessons:
1. Introduction
2. Family
3. Describing People
4. Food
5. Home
6. Location and Directions
7. Activities
8. School
9. Meetings and Scheduling
10. Hobbies and Interests
