Redefining Deaf – ASL Classes 1,2,3 – Houston
Class Begin Monday, September 10, 2012; once a week for 12 weeks.
Please visit http://redefiningdeaf.com/ or go to meetup.com and search redefiningdeaf group, to reserve your spot in any of these classes.
ASL I 4:30-6:00- A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history & culture. Basic Signs and Signing
Communication are taught in a unique and visual manner through conversation and storytelling. ASL has been documented as an incredible way to increase eye to hand coordination; language development; visual comprehension; and cognitive thinking skills. Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the last class. Additional classes and workshops are offered for any participant who wishes to learn more. This class is open to all home-schoolers and any other interested youth of all ages. This class is accredited as a foreign language class and provides efficient practice at a level that would provide knowledge and comprehension for Advanced Placement or Credit by Exam at the High School level. Cost: $45pp and includes all materials
ASL II 6:00-7:30-A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history & culture in a way that gives a clear
understanding of morphemes, use of space, glossing, and conceptual delivery. Basic to Advance Signs; Facial and Body Language;
Interpreting vs. Transliterating; Ethics; and Signing Communication are taught in a unique and visual manner through the interpretation of the poetic message of songs. ASL has been documented as an incredible way to increase eye to hand coordination; language development; visual comprehension; and cognitive thinking skills. At this level, ASL will come to life as a beautiful visual form of expressive communication and witness. This class is accredited as a foreign language class and
provides efficient practice at a level that would provide knowledge and comprehension for Advanced Placement or Credit by Exam. Certificates of Completion and transcript will be awarded at the conclusion of the workshop. Additional classes and workshops are offered for any participant who wishes to learn more.
Cost: $45pp and includes all materials
ASL III 7:30-8:30-A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history & culture in a way that gives a clear understanding of it as a Language. This class is intended to help you understand the background, culture and communication styles of the deaf and hard of hearing. There will be various resources available that further explain in-depth various aspects of the deaf culture as well as language usage. Most deaf and hard of hearing individuals are happy to explain their preferred communication style as well as their unique backgrounds. The deaf culture is ethnocentric in nature, centered around sign language and relationships among one another. Unlike other cultures, the Deaf culture is not associated with any native land but, rather it is a global culture. Although by some, deafness maybe viewed as a disability, the Deaf-World sees itself as a language minority. Throughout the years, many accomplishments have been achieved by deaf people. To name the most famous, Ludwig van Beethoven and Thomas Alva Edison were both deaf and contributed great works to culture.
Cost: $45pp/materials included
Julie Howard
Email: [email protected]