Introduction to Signed Languages

Abstract

Introduction to Sign Languages is designed for beginners to communicate with deaf, hard of hearing and non-verbal individuals and develop an appreciation of the Deaf Culture while understanding the history of signed languages and issues affecting the deaf. Section 1: Course Expectations, Resources & More Section 2: Assignments, Assessments & Signed Presentations Section 3: Assigned ReadingSection 4: Learning to Sign Section 5: American Sign Language (ASL) Section 6: Fingerspelling Section 7: Signing Section 8: Bibliography