American Sign Language

Focuses on the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) and developing expressive and
receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Designed for, but not limited to current students, parents, family, and community members.

NC.SIGN 001 INTRODUCTION TO ASL FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1A: 30.00 – 40.00 hours Presents the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Designed for, but not limited to parents, family, and community members.

NC.SIGN 002 INTRODUCTION TO ASL FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1B: 30.00 – 40.00 hours Prerequisite: NC.SIGN-001 Continues the fundamentals of American Sign
Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Designed for, but not limited to parents, family, and community members

Focuses on expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language for personal and professional development, while providing students additional development in conversational proficiency in a variety of contexts.

NC.SIGN 005 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL ASL FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 30.00 – 40.00 hours Focuses on expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language for college and career, while providing students additional development in conversational proficiency planning experiences, asking questions, and storytelling. Field trips may be required.

NC.SIGN 006 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ASL FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 30.00 – 40.00 hours Recommended Preparation: NC.SIGN-005 Focuses on advanced expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language for college and career,
while providing students additional development in conversational proficiency in explaining personal experiences, participating in debates, and providing instructions. Field trips may be required.