ED 121 - Simple Sign Language

Institution:

Dawson Community College

Subject:

Description:

Simple Sign Language is designed for beginning signers who are interested in Deaf Culture and Sign Language. This is an intensive course done over a short period of time for those with limited signing experience. A vocabulary of just over 500 words is acquired by the diligent student covering specific categories, i.e., Animals, Outdoors, School, Law, and Medicine. This educational class emphasizes communication opportunities. Students are required to perform, teach or act in front of the class using the mode of communication and vocabulary they attain in their field of study. Pantomime, gestures, finger-spelling and sign language are some of the means used in this class.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dawson.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 377-3396

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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