American Sign Language 2
In American Sign Language 2, students learn about the biblical importance of words and how the use of language reflects God’s character. Students foster their understanding of deaf culture as this course elaborates on the isolation and challenges of being born in a different-hearing family and how this demonstrates the feeling of being Christians in a fallen world. Students explore how two parallel cultures colliding is a picture of how the Bible portrays heaven and Earth. As students build upon skills learned in American Sign Language 1, they progress their communication skills. Students explore the vocabulary needed for shopping, making purchases, and dealing with emergencies, learn about classifiers, glossing, and mouth morphemes, as well as how to give descriptions and directions. They increase their proficiency by learning about sequencing, transitions, role-shifts, and future tenses. Students learn how to tell a story and ask questions, benefiting with greater exposure to deaf culture. Speed, conversations, signing skills, and cultural awareness are characteristic of this course.
This course is approved by the NCAA® and the University of California.
Credit
1.0 (Two semesters)
Course Versions
Only available as a regular course
Prerequisites
American Sign Language 1
Please review the full course syllabus to ensure your student has covered all prerequisite material to be successful. If you have any questions about your student’s readiness to take this course, please enroll your student in the placement test. This will provide you with accurate placement information so you can request the appropriate level of course for your student’s success.
Recommended Grade Levels
9th–12th
Required Materials
Equipment: Audio/video recording device (video camera or webcam)
Software: Screen-capture software or camera (to record conversation, simple audio/video recording and editing software
In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; access to research materials; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.