Course Overview
This instructor-led course will provide students with the fundamentals of ASL by learning about handshapes, facial expressions, vocabulary, syntax, semantics, and common phrases that enable individuals to participate in beginning signed conversations. This course will also focus on awareness of the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. The textbook for this course (pictured on this page) is available for purchase online (follow these instructions) or in person in the HACC Overholt Bookstore of the Harrisburg campus: ISBN 978-1646116423. Textbook must be purchased separately. Vist the bookstore online or in person or call 717-780-2509.
Learning Objectives:
- Utilize basic signs and phrases
- Initiate conversations and introductions
- Ask “yes/no” questions and respond with facial expression
- Analyze grammar behind two types of questions and understand the benefits of having differing communication formats
- Use scripted dialogue
- Develop an understanding of the Deaf and hard of hearing communities
Course Topics:
- Linguistic styles of Deaf and hard of hearing communities
- Introducing yourself and learning others' names
- Signing the alphabet
- Learning basic question words/phrases
- Learning how to use facial expressions to enhance communication
Feel free to email us with any questions you have!
Price: $189 + textbook fee
Format: In person, instructor-led class
Location: Rose Lehrman Arts building, room 103
Dates: August 26 - October 14, 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Textbook available for purchase online or in the HACC Overholt Bookstore. ISBN 978-1646116423.
Online course registration and payments are limited to one per person.
