American Sign Language Education

This program is designed to develop communication competency in American Sign Language (ASL), and offers a five-level sequences of classes (ASL Levels 1-5). Grammar, vocabulary development, expressive and receptive skills will be emphasized, and Deaf Culture will be addressed. Required textbook and videotape for all classes (Signing Naturally Level 1 Student Videotext & Workbook) can be purchased at this link: DawnSignPress

All students will have access to the state-of-the-art ASL Language Lab as part of the their classroom activities. They are expected to bring their own blank videotapes or DVDs.

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Program includes:

Introduction to American Sign Language

American Sign Language, Levels 1-5, Saturday Section

American Sign Language, Levels 1 & 2, Wednesday Section

Intensive Study in American Sign Language

To find out about the start and end dates of these quarterly classes, click this: class schedule. Please note that all course information is subject to change.

Introduction to American Sign Language

Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come to the free introductory session and learn how to become a fluent communicator or how to make a career from your skills as a signer. It includes a look at the state-of-the-art ASL Language Lab! No need to register, just use walk-in for the workshop. Class Schedule

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American Sign Language, Levels 1- 5, Saturday Section

American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1 - 5 classes, which is a five-course sequence, focus on communication with Deaf individuals. The course includes basic receptive and expressive ASL and fingerspelling skills, classroom activities and exercises at the state-of-the-art ASL Language Lab; basic sign vocabulary; ASL grammar, including structure development and related facial/gestural expressions; simple conversational behaviors; and basic aspects of Deaf Culture. The class will have access to a state-of-art ASL Language Lab.

Saturday Section are offered in Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters only. Summer classes in ASL Levels 1-5 meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings only. Class Schedule

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American Sign Language, Levels 1 & 2 only, Wednesday Section

Offered in Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters only.
Class Schedule

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Intensive Study in American Sign Language

As a bridge between PDA's continuing education ASL courses and the Interpreter Education Projects (IEP), we offer an Intensive ASL Program for those students who wish to advance their ASL skills. The Program consists of a class as well as a lab component, and is offered jointly with the LaGuardia Academic Division's Human Services Department. The course is for the serious student of ASL who wishes to make rapid progress in the language, and is designed to further develop language skills and to expand multicultural sign vocabulary. Intensive Study in ASL Level 2 classes are offered in the fall and winter semesters, while Levels 3 and 4 classes are offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Each class costs $315.00, including $15.00 registration fee, which must be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discovery) or money order. Acceptance into the course is based on the student's level of proficiency in ASL. All continuing education students will need to be assessed through an intensive screening (non-refundable screening fee is $50.00, which must be paid in advance). Call 718-482-5324 and ask Amanda Polania or e-mail: AmandaP@lagcc.cuny.edu for an ASL screening appointment. A written assessment of the student's ASL proficiency will be provided after the screening.

Intensive Study in American Sign Language - Level 2

Intensive Study in American Sign Language - Level 3

Intensive Study in American Sign Language - Level 4

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