Introduction to ASL (with theatrical focus)
Course Philosophy:
American Sign Language is like any other language: French, Italian, Spanish, German; however, unlike these languages, ASL has no written form. Nevertheless, ASL is comprised of rich body language and facial expressions. ASL Theatre is treasured by the Deaf community due to its natural involvement of gestures and physical expressions. ASL Theatre is more expressive than other theatrical mediums; imagine pantomime delivered with an unspoken language. You will find this class both fun and interesting.
Course Objectives:
Class Schedule:
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Classifiers
Week 3 Storytelling
Week 4 Deaf Culture
Week 5 Theatre
Click here for the complete syllabus.
Course Duration (4 weeks long, once a week on Tuesday):
Starts on: Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
Ends on: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2015
Duration: 9:00am to 11 am (10 minutes break)
Location: Madeleine Parent room (SSMU, 2nd floor)
Address: 3480 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0AE
Instructor: Jack Volpe
Cost: $60 for the course Maximum 12 students.
Registration is now closed. If you would like to be notified of the next registration period, please leave your information on the waiting list here.
Please email [email protected] for any questions. Receipts are given out on the first day of class.
American Sign Language is like any other language: French, Italian, Spanish, German; however, unlike these languages, ASL has no written form. Nevertheless, ASL is comprised of rich body language and facial expressions. ASL Theatre is treasured by the Deaf community due to its natural involvement of gestures and physical expressions. ASL Theatre is more expressive than other theatrical mediums; imagine pantomime delivered with an unspoken language. You will find this class both fun and interesting.
Course Objectives:
- Analyze and comprehend ASL fingerspelling, vocabulary, hand-shapes and performances in order to develop and perform stories (with numbers, ABCs and/or hand-shapes).
- To understand ASL Theatre through receptive, expressive and conversational skills.
- To gain basic knowledge about the Deaf community and Culture.
Class Schedule:
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Classifiers
Week 3 Storytelling
Week 4 Deaf Culture
Week 5 Theatre
Click here for the complete syllabus.
Course Duration (4 weeks long, once a week on Tuesday):
Starts on: Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
Ends on: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2015
Duration: 9:00am to 11 am (10 minutes break)
Location: Madeleine Parent room (SSMU, 2nd floor)
Address: 3480 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0AE
Instructor: Jack Volpe
Cost: $60 for the course Maximum 12 students.
Registration is now closed. If you would like to be notified of the next registration period, please leave your information on the waiting list here.
Please email [email protected] for any questions. Receipts are given out on the first day of class.