This is an introductory course in Sign Language, fingerspelling and deaf culture. The fundamental skills, including basic vocabulary and linguistic information required for effectively communicating with the hearing impaired, will be developed through a variety of instructional techniques. The importance of the use of facial and body expression when communicating will be stressed. Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills necessary to communicate with the deaf or hearing impaired on a basic level in a normal professional or business setting.
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This course is offered to beginning and intermediate students. It focuses primarily on conversation and pronunciation. Reading, writing and developing vocabulary activities will be incorporated in order to improve reading comprehension. You will learn to speak and understand your family and friends when traveling in Germany and enjoy learning the language. Please be sure to bring a notebook and pen to class.